7.5
CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7968

First published: Wed Feb 05 2020(Updated: )

GitLab EE 8.0 through 12.7.2 has Incorrect Access Control.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab<12.5.9
GitLab<12.5.9
GitLab>=12.6.0<12.6.6
GitLab>=12.6.0<12.6.6
GitLab>=12.7.0<12.7.4
GitLab>=12.7.0<=12.7.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-7968?

    CVE-2020-7968 has been classified with high severity due to its incorrect access control vulnerability impacting certain GitLab versions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-7968?

    To address CVE-2020-7968, upgrade GitLab to the latest version beyond 12.7.4 or apply patches released by GitLab.

  • Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2020-7968?

    CVE-2020-7968 affects GitLab EE versions from 8.0 to 12.7.2, specifically those prior to 12.7.4.

  • What could happen if CVE-2020-7968 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2020-7968 may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data within GitLab applications.

  • Is CVE-2020-7968 a common vulnerability?

    CVE-2020-7968 is notably recognized due to its presence in widely used GitLab versions, making it a significant concern.

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