CVE-2020-11505: High severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) before 12.7.9, 12.8.x before 12.8.9, and 12.9.x before 12.9.3. A Workhorse bypass could lead to NuGet package and file disclosure (Exposure of Sensitive Information) via request smuggling.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab<12.7.9
GitLab GitLab<12.7.9
GitLab GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.9
GitLab GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.9
GitLab GitLab>=12.9.0<12.9.3
GitLab GitLab>=12.9.0<12.9.3

Event History

Apr 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-11505?

CVE-2020-11505 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-11505?

To fix CVE-2020-11505, upgrade GitLab to versions 12.7.9, 12.8.9, or 12.9.3 or higher.

3

What types of GitLab editions are affected by CVE-2020-11505?

Both GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition are affected by CVE-2020-11505.

4

What is the main issue with CVE-2020-11505?

The main issue with CVE-2020-11505 is a Workhorse bypass that could lead to unauthorized NuGet package and file disclosures.

5

Which versions of GitLab are vulnerable to CVE-2020-11505?

GitLab versions before 12.7.9, 12.8.x before 12.8.9, and 12.9.x before 12.9.3 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-11505.

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