CVE-2020-13280
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13280 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. For GitLab before 13.0.12, 13.1.6, 13.2.3 a memory exhaustion flaw exists due to excessive logging of an invite email error message.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
For GitLab before 13.0.12, 13.1.6, 13.2.3 a memory exhaustion flaw exists due to excessive logging of an invite email error message.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | < 13.0.12 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.1.0, < 13.1.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.2.0, < 13.2.3 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13280.jsonExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13280.jsonExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13280?
For GitLab before 13.0.12, 13.1.6, 13.2.3 a memory exhaustion flaw exists due to excessive logging of an invite email error message.
How severe is CVE-2020-13280?
CVE-2020-13280 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13280?
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.
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