How severe is CVE-2019-12825?

CVE-2019-12825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-12825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12825?

CVE-2019-12825 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12825?

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

When was CVE-2019-12825 published?

CVE-2019-12825 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12825

CVE-2019-12825 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2020-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unauthorized Access to the Container Registry of other groups was discovered in GitLab Enterprise 12.0.0-pre. In other words, authenticated remote attackers can read Docker registries of other groups. When a legitimate user changes the path of a group, Docker registries are not adapted, leaving them in the old namespace. They are not protected and are available to all other users with no previous access to the repo.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12825?: Unauthorized Access to the Container Registry of other groups was discovered in GitLab Enterprise 12.0.0-pre. In other words, authenticated remote attackers can read Docker registries of other groups. When a legitimate user changes the path of a group, Docker registries are not adapted, leaving them in the old namespace. They are not protected and are available to all other users with no previous access to the repo.
How severe is CVE-2019-12825?: CVE-2019-12825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-12825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12825?: CVE-2019-12825 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12825?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-12825 published?: CVE-2019-12825 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:12.0.0:-:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:12.0.0:pre:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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