CVE-2018-18647 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions prior to 11.2.7, 11.3.x prior to 11.3.8, and 11.4.x prior to 11.4.3 have been found to contain a vulnerability concerning Missing Authorization.

Understanding CVE-2018-18647

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.2.7, 11.3.x before 11.3.8, and 11.4.x before 11.4.3. It has Missing Authorization.

What is CVE-2018-18647?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in GitLab versions that could lead to Missing Authorization.

The Impact of CVE-2018-18647

The vulnerability could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information or actions within GitLab instances.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-18647

Vulnerability Description

GitLab versions prior to 11.2.7, 11.3.x before 11.3.8, and 11.4.x before 11.4.3 are susceptible to Missing Authorization.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions prior to 11.2.7
GitLab 11.3.x versions before 11.3.8
GitLab 11.4.x versions before 11.4.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions within affected GitLab instances.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade GitLab to version 11.2.7, 11.3.8, or 11.4.3 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor access logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update GitLab to the latest version to ensure all security patches are applied.
Implement strong access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from GitLab and apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.