Vulnerability Description
GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions version 8.4 up to 10.4 are vulnerable to XSS because a lack of input validation in the merge request component leads to cross site scripting (specifically, filenames in changes tabs of merge requests). This is fixed in 10.6.3, 10.5.7, and 10.4.7.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 8.4, < 10.4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/2018/04/04/security-release-gitlab-10-dot-6-dot-3-releaVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/42028ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2018/04/04/security-release-gitlab-10-dot-6-dot-3-releaVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/42028ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-9243?
CVE-2018-9243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions version 8.4 up to 10.4 are vulnerable to XSS because a lack of input validation in the merge request component leads to cross site scripting (specifically, fil...
How severe is CVE-2018-9243?
CVE-2018-9243 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-2018-9243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.