What is the severity of CVE-2020-7977?

CVE-2020-7977 is classified with a medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive data.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7977?

To fix CVE-2020-7977, update GitLab to version 12.7.4 or later.

What impact does CVE-2020-7977 have on my GitLab instance?

CVE-2020-7977 can lead to unauthorized access to resources due to insecure permissions.

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-7977?

CVE-2020-7977 affects GitLab EE versions from 8.8 up to and including 12.7.2.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-7977?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2020-7977; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-7977

medium

5.3

CWE

276

5/2/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-7977

First published: Wed Feb 05 2020(Updated: )

GitLab EE 8.8 and later through 12.7.2 has Insecure Permissions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	>=8.8.0<12.5.9
GitLab	>=12.6.0<12.6.6
GitLab	>=12.7.0<=12.7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7977?
CVE-2020-7977 is classified with a medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7977?
To fix CVE-2020-7977, update GitLab to version 12.7.4 or later.
What impact does CVE-2020-7977 have on my GitLab instance?
CVE-2020-7977 can lead to unauthorized access to resources due to insecure permissions.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-7977?
CVE-2020-7977 affects GitLab EE versions from 8.8 up to and including 12.7.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-7977?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2020-7977; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7977?
CVE-2020-7977 is classified with a medium severity due to its potential to expose sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7977?
To fix CVE-2020-7977, update GitLab to version 12.7.4 or later.
What impact does CVE-2020-7977 have on my GitLab instance?
CVE-2020-7977 can lead to unauthorized access to resources due to insecure permissions.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-7977?
CVE-2020-7977 affects GitLab EE versions from 8.8 up to and including 12.7.2.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-7977?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2020-7977; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.