CVE-2020-13271: XSS

Published Jun 10, 2020
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Updated

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability allowed the execution of arbitrary Javascript code in the blobs API in all previous GitLab CE/EE versions through 13.0.1

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab<12.9.8
GitLab GitLab<12.9.8
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.0.0<13.0.1
GitLab GitLab>=13.0.0<13.0.1

Event History

Jun 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13271?

CVE-2020-13271 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13271?

To fix CVE-2020-13271, upgrade to GitLab version 12.10.8, 13.0.2, or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-13271?

CVE-2020-13271 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions prior to 13.0.2, specifically versions up to 12.9.8 and between 12.10.0 to 12.10.7.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2020-13271 enable?

CVE-2020-13271 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code through stored cross-site scripting.

5

Can CVE-2020-13271 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-13271 can be exploited remotely by attackers if the affected GitLab instance is accessible.

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