CVE-2013-4582

Description

The (1) create_branch, (2) create_tag, (3) import_project, and (4) fork_project functions in lib/gitlab_projects.rb in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.2, Community Edition before 6.2.4, Enterprise Edition before 6.2.1 and gitlab-shell before 1.7.8 allows remote authenticated users to include information from local files into the metadata of a Git repository via the web interface.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Affected: GitLab GitLab Community Edition
Affected: GitLab GitLab Enterprise Edition
Affected: GitLab gitlab-shell
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/15/4 third party advisory mailing list
https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/14/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-gitlab/ permissions required
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/18/4 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4582?
CVE-2013-4582 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-4582?
To fix CVE-2013-4582, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-4582 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-4582 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2013-4582?
CVE-2013-4582 affects GitLab GitLab, GitLab GitLab Community Edition, GitLab GitLab Enterprise Edition, GitLab gitlab-shell.
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