CVE-2019-5486

Name: CVE-2019-5486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-18T21:15:14.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A authentication bypass vulnerability exists in GitLab CE/EE <v12.3.2, <v12.2.6, and <v12.1.10 in the Salesforce login integration that could be used by an attacker to create an account that bypassed domain restrictions and email verification requirements.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A authentication bypass vulnerability exists in GitLab CE/EE <v12.3.2, <v12.2.6, and <v12.1.10 in the Salesforce login integration that could be used by an attacker to create an account that bypassed domain restrictions and email verification requirements.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 12.1.10
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.2.0, < 12.2.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.3.0, < 12.3.2

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/617896Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/617896Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5486?

How severe is CVE-2019-5486?

CVE-2019-5486 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5486?

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Source: NVD / NIST