CVE-2020-13285: XSS

Published Aug 13, 2020
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Updated

For GitLab before 13.0.12, 13.1.6, 13.2.3 a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the issue reference number tooltip.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.9.0<13.0.12
GitLab GitLab>=12.9.0<13.0.12
GitLab GitLab>=13.1.0<13.1.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.1.0<13.1.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.2.0<13.2.3
GitLab GitLab>=13.2.0<13.2.3

Event History

Aug 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13285?

CVE-2020-13285 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) nature.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13285?

To fix CVE-2020-13285, upgrade your GitLab installation to version 13.0.12, 13.1.6, or 13.2.3 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-13285?

CVE-2020-13285 affects GitLab versions prior to 13.0.12, 13.1.6, and 13.2.3.

4

Is my GitLab self-hosted instance vulnerable to CVE-2020-13285?

If you are using a version of GitLab older than 13.0.12, 13.1.6, or 13.2.3, your self-hosted instance is vulnerable.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13285?

CVE-2020-13285 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

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