CVE-2019-16170
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.96%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16170 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GitLab Enterprise Edition 11.x and 12.x before 12.0.9, 12.1.x before 12.1.9, and 12.2.x before 12.2.5. It has Incorrect Access Control.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GitLab Enterprise Edition 11.x and 12.x before 12.0.9, 12.1.x before 12.1.9, and 12.2.x before 12.2.5. It has Incorrect Access Control.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.6.0, < 12.0.9 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.9 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.2.0, < 12.2.5 |
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/09/10/critical-security-release-gitlab-12-dot-2-dot-5-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/09/10/critical-security-release-gitlab-12-dot-2-dot-5-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16170?
An issue was discovered in GitLab Enterprise Edition 11.x and 12.x before 12.0.9, 12.1.x before 12.1.9, and 12.2.x before 12.2.5. It has Incorrect Access Control.
How severe is CVE-2019-16170?
CVE-2019-16170 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16170?
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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