CVE-2020-10976

Name: CVE-2020-10976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-08T19:15:12.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10976 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GitLab EE/CE 8.17 to 12.9 is vulnerable to information leakage when querying a merge request widget.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitLab EE/CE 8.17 to 12.9 is vulnerable to information leakage when querying a merge request widget.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 8.17.0, <= 12.9

References

https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/03/26/security-release-12-dot-9-dot-1-released/Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/categories/releases/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/03/26/security-release-12-dot-9-dot-1-released/Vendor Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/categories/releases/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10976?

GitLab EE/CE 8.17 to 12.9 is vulnerable to information leakage when querying a merge request widget.

How severe is CVE-2020-10976?

CVE-2020-10976 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10976?

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-2020-10976?

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Source: NVD / NIST