CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-12277

First published: Wed Apr 29 2020(Updated: )

GitLab 10.8 through 12.9 has a vulnerability that allows someone to mirror a repository even if the feature is not activated.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=10.8.0<12.7.8
GitLab>=10.8.0<12.7.8
GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.8
GitLab>=12.8.0<12.8.8
GitLab>=12.9.0<12.9.1
GitLab>=12.9.0<12.9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-12277?

    CVE-2020-12277 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized repository mirroring.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-12277?

    To fix CVE-2020-12277, you should upgrade to GitLab version 12.9.1 or later.

  • Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-12277?

    CVE-2020-12277 affects GitLab versions from 10.8 to 12.9.0.

  • What can happen if CVE-2020-12277 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2020-12277 could allow an attacker to mirror a restricted repository without authorization.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-12277?

    There is currently no known workaround for CVE-2020-12277 besides upgrading to a fixed version.

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