CVE-2019-13005 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability was found in GitLab Enterprise Edition and Community Edition versions 1.10 through 12.0.2, exposing restricted user, group, and repository metadata due to multiple authorization issues in the GitLab graphql service.

Understanding CVE-2019-13005

This CVE identifies an incorrect implementation of access control in GitLab versions 1.10 through 12.0.2, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2019-13005?

The vulnerability in GitLab Enterprise Edition and Community Edition versions 1.10 through 12.0.2 allows unauthorized users to access restricted user, group, and repository metadata due to multiple authorization issues in the GitLab graphql service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-13005

The vulnerability exposes sensitive data, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of user, group, and repository information within affected GitLab versions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-13005

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

An incorrect implementation of access control in the GitLab graphql service of versions 1.10 through 12.0.2 exposes restricted user, group, and repository metadata to unauthorized users.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition and Community Edition versions 1.10 through 12.0.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability to access sensitive user, group, and repository data through the GitLab graphql service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-13005 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GitLab Enterprise Edition and Community Edition to versions beyond 12.0.2
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive data

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly audit and review access controls
Implement least privilege access policies

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by GitLab to address the vulnerability