CVE-2019-15739
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15739 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 8.1 through 12.2.1. Certain areas displaying Markdown were not properly sanitizing some XSS payloads.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 8.1 through 12.2.1. Certain areas displaying Markdown were not properly sanitizing some XSS payloads.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 8.1.0, < 12.0.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.2.0, < 12.2.3 |
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/08/29/security-release-gitlab-12-dot-2-dot-3-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/08/29/security-release-gitlab-12-dot-2-dot-3-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15739?
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 8.1 through 12.2.1. Certain areas displaying Markdown were not properly sanitizing some XSS payloads.
How severe is CVE-2019-15739?
CVE-2019-15739 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15739?
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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