CVE-2019-5487
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.39%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5487 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control vulnerability exists in Gitlab EE <v12.3.3, <v12.2.7, & <v12.1.13 that allowed the group search feature with Elasticsearch to return private code, merge requests and commits.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in Gitlab EE <v12.3.3, <v12.2.7, & <v12.1.13 that allowed the group search feature with Elasticsearch to return private code, merge requests and commits.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | < 12.1.13 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.2.0, < 12.2.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.3.0, < 12.3.3 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/692252Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/692252Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5487?
An improper access control vulnerability exists in Gitlab EE <v12.3.3, <v12.2.7, & <v12.1.13 that allowed the group search feature with Elasticsearch to return private code, merge requests and commits.
How severe is CVE-2019-5487?
CVE-2019-5487 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5487?
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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