CVE-2020-7972: High severity GitLab GitLab vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2020
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Updated

GitLab EE 12.2 has Insecure Permissions (issue 2 of 2).

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.0<12.5.9
GitLab GitLab>=12.6.0<12.6.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.7.0<12.7.4

Event History

Feb 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7972?

CVE-2020-7972 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via insecure permissions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-7972?

To remediate CVE-2020-7972, upgrade your GitLab instance to version 12.7.4 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-7972?

CVE-2020-7972 affects GitLab Enterprise editions from versions 12.0 up to and including 12.7.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7972?

CVE-2020-7972 is classified as an insecure permissions vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2020-7972 related to data exposure risks?

Yes, CVE-2020-7972 can lead to unauthorized access and potential data exposure due to insecure permissions.

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