CVE-2018-19856

Name: CVE-2018-19856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-26T16:29:00.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-19856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GitLab CE/EE before 11.3.12, 11.4.x before 11.4.10, and 11.5.x before 11.5.3 allows Directory Traversal in Templates API.. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitLab CE/EE before 11.3.12, 11.4.x before 11.4.10, and 11.5.x before 11.5.3 allows Directory Traversal in Templates API.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.27%

80.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 11.3.12
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.4.0, < 11.4.10
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.5.0, < 11.5.3

References

https://about.gitlab.com/2018/12/06/critical-security-release-gitlab-11-dot-5-dot-3-released/Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/54857Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/2018/12/06/critical-security-release-gitlab-11-dot-5-dot-3-released/Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/54857Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-19856?

GitLab CE/EE before 11.3.12, 11.4.x before 11.4.10, and 11.5.x before 11.5.3 allows Directory Traversal in Templates API.

How severe is CVE-2018-19856?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19856?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-19856?

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Source: NVD / NIST