CVE-2019-5883

Name: CVE-2019-5883
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-17T16:29:03.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5883 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Incorrect Access Control issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 6.0 and later but before 11.3.11, 11.4.x before 11.4.8, and 11.5.x before 11.5.1. The issue comments feature could allow a user to comment on an issue which they shouldn't be allowed to.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Incorrect Access Control issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 6.0 and later but before 11.3.11, 11.4.x before 11.4.8, and 11.5.x before 11.5.1. The issue comments feature could allow a user to comment on an issue which they shouldn't be allowed to.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 6.0.0, < 11.3.11
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.4.0, < 11.4.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.5.0, < 11.5.1

References

https://about.gitlab.com/2018/11/28/security-release-gitlab-11-dot-5-dot-1-released/Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/2018/11/28/security-release-gitlab-11-dot-5-dot-1-released/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5883?

How severe is CVE-2019-5883?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-5883 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5883?

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Source: NVD / NIST