CVE-2020-13318: High severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions before 13.0.12, 13.1.10, 13.2.8 and 13.3.4. GitLabs EKS integration was vulnerable to a cross-account assume role attack.

Affected Software

8 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=13.0.0<13.0.12
GitLab GitLab>=13.0.0<13.0.12
GitLab GitLab>=13.1.0<13.1.10
GitLab GitLab>=13.1.0<13.1.10
GitLab GitLab>=13.2.0<13.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=13.2.0<13.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=13.3.0<13.3.4
GitLab GitLab>=13.3.0<13.3.4

Event History

Sep 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13318?

CVE-2020-13318 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-account assume role attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13318?

To fix CVE-2020-13318, upgrade to GitLab versions 13.0.12, 13.1.10, 13.2.8, or 13.3.4.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-13318?

CVE-2020-13318 affects GitLab versions before 13.0.12, 13.1.10, 13.2.8, and 13.3.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-13318?

CVE-2020-13318 is a cross-account assume role vulnerability affecting the EKS integration in GitLab.

5

Is CVE-2020-13318 applicable to both GitLab Community and Enterprise editions?

Yes, CVE-2020-13318 affects both GitLab Community and Enterprise editions.

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