CVE-2020-10090 : What You Need to Know

GitLab 11.7 through 12.8.1 allows Information Disclosure, where group epic information is unintentionally disclosed under certain group conditions.

Understanding CVE-2020-10090

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in GitLab versions 11.7 through 12.8.1.

What is CVE-2020-10090?

This vulnerability in GitLab allows for the unintended disclosure of group epic information in specific group scenarios.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10090

The exposure of group epic details could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially compromising confidentiality.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10090

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in GitLab versions 11.7 through 12.8.1 results in the inadvertent exposure of group epic information under certain group conditions.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: GitLab 11.7 through 12.8.1
Systems: All systems running the specified GitLab versions

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging the specific group conditions that trigger the disclosure of group epic details.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-10090 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GitLab to a patched version that addresses the information disclosure vulnerability.
Review and restrict access to sensitive group epic information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit access to group epic data within GitLab.
Educate users on the importance of data confidentiality and proper access controls.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by GitLab to fix the information disclosure issue.