Vulnerability identifier: #VU28324
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the way application deletes mirror projects. A remote attacker can impersonate owners of deleted projects.
Please note that the edit project API endpoint has been restricted and only admin users have the ability to set the mirror_user_id
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 9.5.0 - 13.0.0
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/05/27/security-release-13-0-1-released/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.