Vulnerability identifier: #VU48973

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26416

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output in Advanced Search component of GitLab EE via the search terms of Rails logs. A remote privileged user obtain sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 8.7.0 - 13.6.1

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External links
http://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-26416.json
http://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/244495

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.