Vulnerability identifier: #VU25031
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the dependency proxy. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 11.11.0 - 12.7.2
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/blog/categories/releases/
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/01/30/security-release-gitlab-12-7-4-released/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.