CVE-2020-13322 Missing authorization in GitLab
An unauthorized user can create and delete deploy tokens in GitLab due to improper permission verification, allowing potential security bypass and data modification.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-13322?
CVE-2020-13322 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Gitlab Gitlab, published on 29 Sep 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions after 12.9. Due to improper verification of permissions, an unauthorized user can create and delete deploy tokens.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13322?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including gitlab. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
gitlab Bitnami | From 12.9.0 | 12.10.13, 13.0.8, 13.1.2 |
Products include Gitlab Gitlab.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13322?
Upgrade gitlab to a fixed version for your release line: 12.10.13, 13.0.8 or 13.1.2.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-13322 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-13322 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-gitlab-2020-13322, GHSA-f7qj-p2x6-5jf3, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-13322.