How severe is CVE-2020-13282?

CVE-2020-13282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13282 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-2020-13282?

CVE-2020-13282 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-2020-13282?

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

When was CVE-2020-13282 published?

CVE-2020-13282 was published on 2020-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13282

CVE-2020-13282 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2020-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

For GitLab before 13.0.12, 13.1.6, 13.2.3 after a group transfer occurs, members from a parent group keep their access level on the subgroup leading to improper access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13282?: For GitLab before 13.0.12, 13.1.6, 13.2.3 after a group transfer occurs, members from a parent group keep their access level on the subgroup leading to improper access.
How severe is CVE-2020-13282?: CVE-2020-13282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13282 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-2020-13282?: CVE-2020-13282 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-2020-13282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-13282 published?: CVE-2020-13282 was published on 2020-08-13 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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