CVE-2019-14943 : Security Advisory and Response

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 12.0 to 12.1.4 have a vulnerability related to hard-coded credentials.

Understanding CVE-2019-14943

GitLab versions 12.0 to 12.1.4 are affected by a security issue involving hard-coded credentials.

What is CVE-2019-14943?

An issue in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 12.0 through 12.1.4 where hard-coded credentials are utilized.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14943

Allows unauthorized access to sensitive information
Potential for malicious actors to exploit the vulnerability

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14943

GitLab versions 12.0 to 12.1.4 are susceptible to exploitation due to hard-coded credentials.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability stems from the use of hard-coded credentials in GitLab versions 12.0 to 12.1.4.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 12.0 to 12.1.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the hard-coded credentials to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2019-14943 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GitLab to a patched version
Change any default or hard-coded credentials

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Implement strong authentication mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches provided by GitLab to address the vulnerability