CVE-2020-10083 Missing authorization in n/a
GitLab fails to apply project authorization changes under certain group conditions, allowing unauthorized access to projects.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-10083?
CVE-2020-10083 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Gitlab Gitlab, published on 13 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GitLab 12.7 through 12.8.1 has Insecure Permissions. Under certain conditions involving groups, project authorization changes were not being applied.
Weakness: CWE-281
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-10083?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including gitlab. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gitlab Bitnami | From 12.7.0 | 12.8.2 |
Products include Gitlab Gitlab.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10083?
Upgrade gitlab to 12.8.2 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-10083 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-10083 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-gitlab-2020-10083, GHSA-785p-hcfx-v324.