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CVE-2019-11218

8.8 · HIGH

Improper handling of extra parameters in the AccountController (User Profile edit) in Jakub Chodounsky Bonobo Git Server before 6.5.0 allows authenticated users to gain application administrator pr…

Published Apr 24, 2019CWE-20EPSS 1.16%

Overview

CVE-2019-11218 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper handling of extra parameters in the AccountController (User Profile edit) in Jakub Chodounsky Bonobo Git Server before 6.5.0 allows authenticated users to gain application administrator privileges via additional form parameter submissions.

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-2019-11218?

CVE-2019-11218 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 24, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-11218?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-11218?

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-2019-11218?

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