Vulnerability Description
GitLab before 8.14.9, 8.15.x before 8.15.6, and 8.16.x before 8.16.5 has XSS via a SCRIPT element in an issue attachment or avatar that is an SVG document.
CVSS Score
6.1
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | <= 8.14.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/2017/02/15/gitlab-8-dot-16-dot-5-security-release/PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/27471ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2017/02/15/gitlab-8-dot-16-dot-5-security-release/PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/27471ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8778?
CVE-2017-8778 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). GitLab before 8.14.9, 8.15.x before 8.15.6, and 8.16.x before 8.16.5 has XSS via a SCRIPT element in an issue attachment or avatar that is an SVG document.
How severe is CVE-2017-8778?
CVE-2017-8778 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8778?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.