CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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