CVE-2020-12275

Name: CVE-2020-12275
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-29T17:15:11.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-12275 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. GitLab 12.6 through 12.9 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation that allows an external user to create a personal snippet through the API.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitLab 12.6 through 12.9 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation that allows an external user to create a personal snippet through the API.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.6.0, < 12.7.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.8.0, < 12.8.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.9.0, < 12.9.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-12275?

GitLab 12.6 through 12.9 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation that allows an external user to create a personal snippet through the API.

How severe is CVE-2020-12275?

CVE-2020-12275 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12275?

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-2020-12275?

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Source: NVD / NIST