CVE-2020-7966
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.65%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7966 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GitLab EE 11.11 and later through 12.7.2 allows Directory Traversal.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GitLab EE 11.11 and later through 12.7.2 allows Directory Traversal.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.11.0, < 12.5.9 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.6.0, < 12.6.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.7.0, <= 12.7.2 |
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/blog/categories/releases/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/01/30/security-release-gitlab-12-7-4-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/blog/categories/releases/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/01/30/security-release-gitlab-12-7-4-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7966?
GitLab EE 11.11 and later through 12.7.2 allows Directory Traversal.
How severe is CVE-2020-7966?
CVE-2020-7966 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7966?
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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