CVE-2018-20496
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2018-20496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 11.2.x through 11.4.x before 11.4.13, 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1. It allows XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 11.2.x through 11.4.x before 11.4.13, 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1. It allows XSS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 8.10.0, < 11.4.13 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.5.0, < 11.5.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.6.0, < 11.6.1 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/54427Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/54427Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20496?
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 11.2.x through 11.4.x before 11.4.13, 11.5.x before 11.5.6, and 11.6.x before 11.6.1. It allows XSS.
How severe is CVE-2018-20496?
CVE-2018-20496 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20496?
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.
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