CVE-2019-6240

Name: CVE-2019-6240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-25T17:29:01.107+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-6240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.4. It allows Directory Traversal.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.4. It allows Directory Traversal.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 11.4.0

References

https://about.gitlab.com/2019/01/16/critical-security-release-gitlab-11-dot-6-dot-4-released/Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/blog/categories/releases/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/2019/01/16/critical-security-release-gitlab-11-dot-6-dot-4-released/Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/blog/categories/releases/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-6240?

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.4. It allows Directory Traversal.

How severe is CVE-2019-6240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6240?

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-2019-6240?

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Source: NVD / NIST