Vulnerability identifier: #VU48115
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-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted request to bypass Multipart protection and read files in certain specific paths on the server.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 8.8.9 - 13.5.1
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 8.8.9 - 13.5.1
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/11/02/security-release-gitlab-13-5-2-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.