How severe is CVE-2018-19578?

CVE-2018-19578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-19578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-19578?

CVE-2018-19578 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-19578 published?

CVE-2018-19578 was published on 2019-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-19578

CVE-2018-19578 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2019-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GitLab EE, version 11.5 before 11.5.1, is vulnerable to an insecure object reference issue that permits a user with Reporter privileges to view the Jaeger Tracing Operations page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19578?: GitLab EE, version 11.5 before 11.5.1, is vulnerable to an insecure object reference issue that permits a user with Reporter privileges to view the Jaeger Tracing Operations page.
How severe is CVE-2018-19578?: CVE-2018-19578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-19578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19578?: CVE-2018-19578 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-19578 published?: CVE-2018-19578 was published on 2019-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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