CVE-2020-13304: High severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions before 13.1.10, 13.2.8 and 13.3.4. Same 2 factor Authentication secret code was generated which resulted an attacker to maintain access under certain conditions.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab<13.1.10
GitLab GitLab>=13.2.0<13.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=13.3.0<13.3.4

Event History

Sep 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13304?

CVE-2020-13304 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on two-factor authentication mechanisms.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13304?

To fix CVE-2020-13304, upgrade GitLab to versions 13.1.10, 13.2.8, or 13.3.4 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-13304?

CVE-2020-13304 affects GitLab versions prior to 13.1.10, 13.2.8, and 13.3.4.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-13304?

The impact of CVE-2020-13304 allows attackers to potentially maintain access through the same two-factor authentication secret code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-13304?

No official workaround is provided for CVE-2020-13304, upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.

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