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CVE-2018-19577

5.3 · MEDIUM

Gitlab CE/EE, versions 8.6 up to 11.x before 11.3.11, 11.4 before 11.4.8, and 11.5 before 11.5.1, are vulnerable to an incorrect access control vulnerability that displays to an unauthorized user t…

Published Jul 10, 2019CWE-284EPSS 2.15%

Overview

CVE-2018-19577 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 10, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Gitlab CE/EE, versions 8.6 up to 11.x before 11.3.11, 11.4 before 11.4.8, and 11.5 before 11.5.1, are vulnerable to an incorrect access control vulnerability that displays to an unauthorized user the title and namespace of a confidential issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19577?

CVE-2018-19577 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 10, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-19577?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-19577?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-19577?

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