CWE
276
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7979

First published: Wed Feb 05 2020(Updated: )

GitLab EE 8.9 and later through 12.7.2 has Insecure Permission

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=8.9.0<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-2020-7979?

    CVE-2020-7979 is considered to have a moderate severity level as it involves insecure permissions in GitLab.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-7979?

    To fix CVE-2020-7979, upgrade your GitLab installation to version 12.7.4 or later.

  • What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2020-7979?

    CVE-2020-7979 affects GitLab EE versions from 8.9.0 to 12.7.2.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2020-7979?

    CVE-2020-7979 is an insecure permission vulnerability that can expose sensitive information.

  • Is CVE-2020-7979 applicable to GitLab CE?

    No, CVE-2020-7979 specifically affects GitLab EE (Enterprise Edition) and does not apply to GitLab CE (Community Edition).

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