Cross-site scripting in GitLab, Gitlab Community Edition

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU42113

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-7316

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in GitLab 6.0 and other versions before 6.5.0. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 6.0.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30329
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64490
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89932
http://www.gitlab.com/2014/01/30/xss-vulnerability-in-gitlab/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.