CVE-2020-10535: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2020
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Updated

GitLab 12.8.x before 12.8.6, when sign-up is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass email domain restrictions within the two-day grace period for an unconfirmed email address.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.6

Event History

Mar 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:25 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10535?

CVE-2020-10535 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access during a specific grace period.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10535?

To fix CVE-2020-10535, upgrade GitLab to version 12.8.6 or later immediately to close the vulnerability.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2020-10535?

CVE-2020-10535 affects GitLab versions 12.8.0 to 12.8.5 for both Community and Enterprise editions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-10535 on my GitLab instance?

The impact of CVE-2020-10535 allows attackers to bypass email domain restrictions if sign-up is enabled.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-10535 while I update my system?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2020-10535, so upgrading to the patched version is recommended.

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