CVE-2018-8971
UnknownEPSS 1.34%
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CVE-2018-8971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Auth0 integration in GitLab before 10.3.9, 10.4.x before 10.4.6, and 10.5.x before 10.5.6 has an incorrect omniauth-auth0 configuration, leading to signing in unintended users.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Auth0 integration in GitLab before 10.3.9, 10.4.x before 10.4.6, and 10.5.x before 10.5.6 has an incorrect omniauth-auth0 configuration, leading to signing in unintended users.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | <= 10.3.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 10.4.0, <= 10.4.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 10.5.0, <= 10.5.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4206Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4206Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8971?
The Auth0 integration in GitLab before 10.3.9, 10.4.x before 10.4.6, and 10.5.x before 10.5.6 has an incorrect omniauth-auth0 configuration, leading to signing in unintended users.
How severe is CVE-2018-8971?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8971?
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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