CVE-2018-14603 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-14603, a CSRF vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions before 10.8.7, 11.0.x before 11.0.5, and 11.1.x before 11.1.2, allowing unauthorized actions.
GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions before 10.8.7, 11.0.x before 11.0.5, and 11.1.x before 11.1.2 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks in the Test feature of the System Hooks component.
Understanding CVE-2018-14603
This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in GitLab versions that could be exploited for CSRF attacks.
What is CVE-2018-14603?
CVE-2018-14603 is a vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions that allows attackers to perform CSRF attacks through the Test feature of the System Hooks component.
The Impact of CVE-2018-14603
This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of an authenticated user, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the GitLab instance.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-14603
GitLab versions before 10.8.7, 11.0.x before 11.0.5, and 11.1.x before 11.1.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability exists in the Test feature of the System Hooks component, allowing for CSRF attacks.
Affected Systems and Versions
- GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions before 10.8.7
- GitLab 11.0.x before 11.0.5
- GitLab 11.1.x before 11.1.2
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into executing unintended actions via crafted requests.
Mitigation and Prevention
It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of this vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Upgrade GitLab to versions 10.8.7, 11.0.5, or 11.1.2, which contain fixes for this vulnerability.
- Monitor for any suspicious activities on the GitLab instance.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Educate users about CSRF attacks and the importance of verifying actions before execution.
- Implement multi-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security.
Patching and Updates
Regularly update GitLab to the latest versions to ensure that security patches are applied and vulnerabilities are mitigated.