8.8
CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-13270

First published: Wed Jun 10 2020(Updated: )

Missing permission check on fork relation creation in GitLab CE/EE 11.3 and later through 13.0.1 allows guest users to create a fork relation on restricted public projects via API

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=11.3.0<11.9.8
GitLab>=11.3.0<12.9.8
GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab>=13.0.0<13.0.1
GitLab>=13.0.0<13.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-13270?

    CVE-2020-13270 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-13270?

    To fix CVE-2020-13270, you should upgrade GitLab to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-13270?

    CVE-2020-13270 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions from version 11.3 through 13.0.1.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2020-13270?

    CVE-2020-13270 allows unauthorized guest users to create fork relations on restricted public projects via the API.

  • When was CVE-2020-13270 discovered?

    CVE-2020-13270 was disclosed in 2020.

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