#VU48975 Improper access control in GitLab Enterprise Edition


Published: 2020-12-10 | Updated: 2020-12-15

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48975

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26412

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. Removed group members were able to use the To-Do functionality to retrieve updated information on confidential epics

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 13.2.0 - 13.6.1


External links
http://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-26412.json
http://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/228670


Q & A

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.


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