CVE-2020-13298 Path traversal in GitLab
Attackers can exploit improper parameter validation in Conan package uploads to disclose limited files from the GitLab server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-13298?
CVE-2020-13298 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Gitlab Gitlab, published on 14 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions before 13.1.10, 13.2.8 and 13.3.4. Conan package upload functionality was not properly validating the supplied parameters, which resulted in the limited files disclosure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13298?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including gitlab. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gitlab Bitnami | From 13.1.0 | 13.1.10, 13.2.8, 13.3.4 |
Products include Gitlab Gitlab.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13298?
Upgrade gitlab to a fixed version for your release line: 13.1.10, 13.2.8 or 13.3.4.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2020-13298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13298 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-gitlab-2020-13298, GHSA-6x4g-3g6f-c363, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-13298.