How severe is CVE-2019-18451?

CVE-2019-18451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-18451 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18451?

CVE-2019-18451 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18451?

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

When was CVE-2019-18451 published?

CVE-2019-18451 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18451

CVE-2019-18451 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2019-11-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 10.7.4 through 12.4 in the InternalRedirect filtering feature. It has an Open Redirect.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18451?: An issue was discovered in GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition 10.7.4 through 12.4 in the InternalRedirect filtering feature. It has an Open Redirect.
How severe is CVE-2019-18451?: CVE-2019-18451 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-18451 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18451?: CVE-2019-18451 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18451?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-18451 published?: CVE-2019-18451 was published on 2019-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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