CVE-2020-13355: Path Traversal

Published Nov 18, 2020
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 8.14. A path traversal is found in LFS Upload that allows attacker to overwrite certain specific paths on the server. Affected versions are: >=8.14, <13.3.9,>=13.4, <13.4.5,>=13.5, <13.5.2.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.14.0<13.3.9
GitLab GitLab>=8.14.0<13.3.9
GitLab GitLab>=13.4.0<13.4.5
GitLab GitLab>=13.4.0<13.4.5
GitLab GitLab>=13.5.0<13.5.2
GitLab GitLab>=13.5.0<13.5.2

Event History

Nov 18, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13355?

CVE-2020-13355 has a severity rating that may vary based on the context of use, but it is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the risk of path traversal and potential server path overwrites.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-13355?

To fix CVE-2020-13355, it is recommended to upgrade GitLab to versions 13.3.9, 13.4.5, or 13.5.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-13355?

CVE-2020-13355 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions starting from 8.14 and ending before 13.3.9, as well as versions 13.4 (excluding 13.4.5) and 13.5 (excluding 13.5.2).

4

Can CVE-2020-13355 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-13355 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to overwrite specific paths on the server.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2020-13355?

The consequences of CVE-2020-13355 include unauthorized access to overwrite critical files on the server, potentially leading to further exploitation or data loss.

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