CVE-2018-16049

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.0.6, 11.1.x before 11.1.5, and 11.2.x before 11.2.2

published October 3, 2018

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Sensitive data is slipping through the cracks! GitLab versions before 11.0.6, 11.1.5, and 11.2.2 are leaking sensitive information in Sidekiq logs through error messages. πŸ” Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the staff casually chats about customer orders right in view of anyone passing by, revealing confidential recipes and ingredient lists. This vulnerability exposes sensitive data in logs without the proper safeguards in place! An attacker could access these logs and uncover sensitive information such as user details or configurations, leading to potential account takeovers or unauthorized access. While the issue isn't currently known to be exploited, the risk of sensitive data being misused is still a concern!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the staff casually chats about customer orders right in view of anyone passing by, revealing confidential recipes and ingredient lists. This vulnerability exposes sensitive data in logs without the proper safeguards in place! This vulnerability allows sensitive information to be disclosed through error messages recorded in Sidekiq logs. If logs are not properly secured, anyone with access could retrieve this information without authentication.

What to do

An attacker could access these logs and uncover sensitive information such as user details or configurations, leading to potential account takeovers or unauthorized access. While the issue isn't currently known to be exploited, the risk of sensitive data being misused is still a concern! To mitigate this vulnerability, upgrade GitLab to versions 11.0.6, 11.1.5, or 11.2.2 or later. Additionally, review log access permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can view sensitive logs. Don't forget to implement proper logging practices! You've got this! Update your GitLab versions and secure those logs – you'll be a security hero in no time! πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02147 Β· 82.0th percentile
Published
2018-10-03T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 OCT 16:00Z
    An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition before 11.0.6, 11.1.x before 11.1.5, and 11.2.x before 11.2.2
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