CVE-2019-9219 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

This CVE article provides details about a vulnerability found in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before specific versions.

Understanding CVE-2019-9219

What is CVE-2019-9219?

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before versions 11.6.10, 11.7.x before 11.7.6, and 11.8.x before 11.8.1. The vulnerability is related to Incorrect Access Control (issue 2 out of 5).

The Impact of CVE-2019-9219

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionalities within affected GitLab versions.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9219

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before specific versions allows for Incorrect Access Control, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions before 11.6.10
11.7.x before 11.7.6
11.8.x before 11.8.1

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and functionalities within the affected GitLab versions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition to versions 11.6.10, 11.7.6, or 11.8.1 or later.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive data and functionalities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access control policies.
Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by GitLab promptly to address this vulnerability.