CVE-2019-5474

Name: CVE-2019-5474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-28T03:15:11.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5474 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An authorization issue was discovered in GitLab EE < 12.1.2, < 12.0.4, and < 11.11.6 allowing the merge request approval rules to be overridden without appropriate permissions.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authorization issue was discovered in GitLab EE < 12.1.2, < 12.0.4, and < 11.11.6 allowing the merge request approval rules to be overridden without appropriate permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.8.0, < 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-ee/issues/11423Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/544756Permissions 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-ee/issues/11423Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/544756Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5474?

An authorization issue was discovered in GitLab EE < 12.1.2, < 12.0.4, and < 11.11.6 allowing the merge request approval rules to be overridden without appropriate permissions.

How severe is CVE-2019-5474?

CVE-2019-5474 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5474?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-5474?

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Source: NVD / NIST