CVE-2019-5468
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.14%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5468 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An privilege escalation issue was discovered in Gitlab versions < 12.1.2, < 12.0.4, and < 11.11.6 when Mattermost slash commands are used with a blocked account.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An privilege escalation issue was discovered in Gitlab versions < 12.1.2, < 12.0.4, and < 11.11.6 when Mattermost slash commands are used with a blocked account.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.11.0, < 11.11.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.0.0, < 12.0.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.1.0, < 12.1.2 |
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2019/07/29/security-release-gitlab-12-dot-1-dot-2-released/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/57556Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/493562Permissions Required
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2019/07/29/security-release-gitlab-12-dot-1-dot-2-released/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/57556Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/493562Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5468?
An privilege escalation issue was discovered in Gitlab versions < 12.1.2, < 12.0.4, and < 11.11.6 when Mattermost slash commands are used with a blocked account.
How severe is CVE-2019-5468?
CVE-2019-5468 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5468?
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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