Vulnerability Description
GitLab versions 8.9.x and above contain a critical security flaw in the "import/export project" feature of GitLab. Added in GitLab 8.9, this feature allows a user to export and then re-import their projects as tape archive files (tar). All GitLab versions prior to 8.13.0 restricted this feature to administrators only. Starting with version 8.13.0 this feature was made available to all users. This feature did not properly check for symbolic links in user-provided archives and therefore it was possible for an authenticated user to retrieve the contents of any file accessible to the GitLab service account. This included sensitive files such as those that contain secret tokens used by the GitLab service to authenticate users. GitLab CE and EE versions 8.13.0 through 8.13.2, 8.12.0 through 8.12.7, 8.11.0 through 8.11.10, 8.10.0 through 8.10.12, and 8.9.0 through 8.9.11 are affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94136Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2016/11/02/cve-2016-9086-patches/MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94136Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2016/11/02/cve-2016-9086-patches/MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9086?
CVE-2016-9086 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). GitLab versions 8.9.x and above contain a critical security flaw in the "import/export project" feature of GitLab. Added in GitLab 8.9, this feature allows a user to export and then re-import their pr...
How severe is CVE-2016-9086?
CVE-2016-9086 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9086?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.