CVE-2020-10977Gitlab Path Traversal
GitLab EE/CE 8.5 to 12.9 is vulnerable to a an path traversal when moving an issue between projects.
Published Apr 8, 2020 · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · Also known as BIT-gitlab-2020-10977, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-10977
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2020-10977 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v3.1) affecting Gitlab.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gitlab 12.9.1, Gitlab 13.2.3-2, Gitlab <=12.9.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
55/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
GitLab EE/CE 8.5 to 12.9 is vulnerable to a an path traversal when moving an issue between projects.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitlabGitlab | >= 8.5.0 | 12.9 |
Patched Releases
Gitlab
12.9.1, 13.2.3-2, <=12.9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 8, 2020
Last updated
Sep 8, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2020-10977
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisoryabout.gitlab.com · security-release-12-dot-9-dot-1-released
- advisoryabout.gitlab.com · releases
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · GitLab-File-Read-Remote-Code-Execution.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
GitLab EE/CE 8.5 to 12.9 is vulnerable to a an path traversal when moving an issue between projects.
Affected: Gitlab versions >= 8.5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gitlab 12.9.1, Gitlab 13.2.3-2, Gitlab <=12.9.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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