Vulnerability Description
An input validation and output encoding issue was discovered in the GitLab email notification feature which could result in a persistent XSS. This was addressed in GitLab 12.1.2, 12.0.4, and 11.11.6.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.11.0, < 11.11.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ee/issues/11515ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/496973ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/2019/07/29/security-release-gitlab-12-dot-1-dot-2-releaBroken LinkVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ee/issues/11515ExploitVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/496973ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5471?
CVE-2019-5471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An input validation and output encoding issue was discovered in the GitLab email notification feature which could result in a persistent XSS. This was addressed in GitLab 12.1.2, 12.0.4, and 11.11.6.
How severe is CVE-2019-5471?
CVE-2019-5471 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5471?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.