#VU30134 Improper Authorization in Gitlab Authentication - CVE-2020-2228
Published: July 16, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU30134
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2228
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Authentication
Gitlab Authentication
Software vendor:
Jenkins
Jenkins
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization process.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin does not differentiate between user names and hierarchical group names when performing authorization. A remote attacker with permissions to create groups in GitLab can gain the privileges granted to another user or group.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.