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CVE-2020-10976: GitLab 8.17‑12.9 may expose merge request information
CVE-2020-10976 · published 6 years ago
Summary
Versions of GitLab from 8.17 through 12.9 can unintentionally reveal details about merge requests when the widget is accessed. This could allow people without proper rights to see internal project data. Upgrade to a newer GitLab release or apply the available security patch and ensure only authorized users can query merge request widgets.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| gitlab | gitlab |
>= 8.17.0, <= 12.9 cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
GitLab EE/CE 8.17 to 12.9 is vulnerable to information leakage when querying a merge request widget.
GitLab EE/CE 8.17 to 12.9 is vulnerable to information leakage when querying a merge request widget.
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/03/26/security-release-12-dot-9-dot-1-rel... Vendor Advisory
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/categories/releases/ Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published8 Apr 2020
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen24 Aug 2026
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