CVE-2019-9485 : What You Need to Know

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions prior to 11.6.10, 11.7.x prior to 11.7.6, and 11.8.x prior to 11.8.1 have been identified with a security vulnerability concerning insecure permissions.

Understanding CVE-2019-9485

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.6.10, 11.7.x before 11.7.6, and 11.8.x before 11.8.1. It has insecure permissions.

What is CVE-2019-9485?

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions that could lead to insecure permissions.

The Impact of CVE-2019-9485

Unauthorized access to sensitive information
Potential data breaches and leaks
Compromise of system integrity and confidentiality

Technical Details of CVE-2019-9485

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves insecure permissions in GitLab versions prior to 11.6.10, 11.7.x before 11.7.6, and 11.8.x before 11.8.1.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition versions before 11.6.10
GitLab 11.7.x versions prior to 11.7.6
GitLab 11.8.x versions before 11.8.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data due to insecure permissions in affected GitLab versions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade GitLab to versions 11.6.10, 11.7.6, or 11.8.1 or later
Review and adjust permissions settings to ensure proper access control
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update GitLab to the latest secure versions
Conduct security audits and assessments periodically
Educate users on secure permission management practices

Patching and Updates

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