CVE-2019-6785
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.26%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6785 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.5.8, 11.6.x before 11.6.6, and 11.7.x before 11.7.1. It allows Denial of Service. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.5.8, 11.6.x before 11.6.6, and 11.7.x before 11.7.1. It allows Denial of Service. Inputting an overly long string into a Markdown field could cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 7.4.0, < 11.5.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.6.0, < 11.6.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.7.0, < 11.7.1 |
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/01/31/security-release-gitlab-11-dot-7-dot-3-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/52212Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/01/31/security-release-gitlab-11-dot-7-dot-3-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/52212Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6785?
An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.5.8, 11.6.x before 11.6.6, and 11.7.x before 11.7.1. It allows Denial of Service. Inputting an overly long string into a Markdown field could cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-6785?
CVE-2019-6785 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6785?
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-2019-6785?
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