CVE-2020-13291

Name: CVE-2020-13291
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-12T15:15:12.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13291 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In GitLab before 13.2.3, project sharing could temporarily allow too permissive access.. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GitLab before 13.2.3, project sharing could temporarily allow too permissive access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

56.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.2.0, < 13.2.3

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13291.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/230521Broken Link
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13291.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/230521Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13291?

In GitLab before 13.2.3, project sharing could temporarily allow too permissive access.

How severe is CVE-2020-13291?

CVE-2020-13291 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13291?

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-2020-13291?

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Source: NVD / NIST