CVE-2019-15727 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.2 through 12.2.1 have a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to certain CI metrics data.

Understanding CVE-2019-15727

This CVE identifies a security issue in GitLab versions 11.2 through 12.2.1 that could lead to unauthorized access to CI metrics data.

What is CVE-2019-15727?

An insufficient permission check in GitLab's CI results display could enable unauthorized users to view specific CI metrics data.

The Impact of CVE-2019-15727

Unauthorized users could access sensitive CI metrics data, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-15727

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

In GitLab versions 11.2 through 12.2.1, inadequate permission checks in displaying CI results could allow unauthorized users to access certain CI metrics data.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions 11.2 through 12.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability by accessing the CI results display without proper permission checks, leading to exposure of sensitive CI metrics data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2019-15727 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade GitLab to a patched version that addresses the vulnerability.
Restrict access to CI metrics data to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update permission settings for CI metrics data.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of data confidentiality.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by GitLab promptly to mitigate the vulnerability and enhance system security.