CVE-2020-13262: Code Injection

Published Jun 19, 2020
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Updated

Client-Side code injection through Mermaid markup in GitLab CE/EE 12.9 and later through 13.0.1 allows a specially crafted Mermaid payload to PUT requests on behalf of other users via clicking on a link

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.9.0<12.9.8
GitLab GitLab>=12.9.0<12.9.8
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab GitLab=13.0.0
GitLab GitLab=13.0.0

Event History

Jun 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13262?

CVE-2020-13262 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for client-side code injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13262?

To mitigate CVE-2020-13262, upgrade to the latest GitLab version 12.9.9, 12.10.8, or version 13.0.2 or later.

3

What are the affected versions in CVE-2020-13262?

CVE-2020-13262 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 12.9.0 to 12.9.8, 12.10.0 to 12.10.7, and 13.0.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-13262?

The impact of CVE-2020-13262 can lead to unauthorized PUT requests being executed on behalf of other users.

5

Is CVE-2020-13262 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-13262 is exploitable remotely through specially crafted Mermaid payloads.

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