Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-10535

First published: Thu Mar 12 2020(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.6
GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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