CVE-2019-6796
UnknownEPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 XSS (issue 2 of 2). EPSS estimates a 1.16% 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 XSS (issue 2 of 2). The user status field contains a lack of input validation and output encoding that results in a persistent XSS.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | < 11.5.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.6.0, <= 11.6.5 |
| 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://about.gitlab.com/2019/02/05/critical-security-release-gitlab-11-dot-7-dot-4-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/57112Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/01/31/security-release-gitlab-11-dot-7-dot-3-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/02/05/critical-security-release-gitlab-11-dot-7-dot-4-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/57112Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6796?
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 XSS (issue 2 of 2). The user status field contains a lack of input validation and output encoding that results in a persistent XSS.
How severe is CVE-2019-6796?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6796?
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-2019-6796?
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