CVE-2019-11605 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been found in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.8.x to 11.8.10, 11.9.x to 11.9.11, and 11.10.x to 11.10.3, potentially leading to information disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2019-11605

This CVE identifies a security issue in GitLab versions that could expose project details through specific API endpoints when using a read_user scoped token.

What is CVE-2019-11605?

This vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.8.x to 11.8.10, 11.9.x to 11.9.11, and 11.10.x to 11.10.3 could allow unauthorized access to project information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11605

The vulnerability may result in the disclosure of sensitive project details, potentially compromising the confidentiality of data stored within GitLab instances.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11605

Vulnerability Description

An issue in GitLab versions 11.8.x to 11.8.10, 11.9.x to 11.9.11, and 11.10.x to 11.10.3 allows for information disclosure through specific API endpoints.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.8.x to 11.8.10
GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.9.x to 11.9.11
GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.10.x to 11.10.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by utilizing a read_user scoped token to access a limited set of GitLab API endpoints, leading to the exposure of project details.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade GitLab to the latest patched version immediately.
Monitor API access and restrict permissions to minimize the risk of unauthorized disclosure.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access controls and token permissions within GitLab.
Conduct security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by GitLab to address the vulnerability and enhance the security of the platform.