CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7973: XSS

First published: Wed Feb 05 2020(Updated: )

GitLab through 12.7.2 allows XSS.

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<=12.7.2
GitLab>=12.7.0<=12.7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-7973?

    CVE-2020-7973 has been assigned a moderate severity level due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-7973?

    To fix CVE-2020-7973, you should upgrade to GitLab versions 12.7.3 or later.

  • Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-7973?

    CVE-2020-7973 affects GitLab versions up to and including 12.7.2, and also certain versions from 12.5.0 to 12.6.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7973?

    CVE-2020-7973 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-7973?

    There are no specific workarounds recommended for CVE-2020-7973; the best mitigation is to apply the appropriate software update.

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