How severe is CVE-2020-7974?

CVE-2020-7974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7974?

CVE-2020-7974 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7974?

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

When was CVE-2020-7974 published?

CVE-2020-7974 was published on 2020-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7974

CVE-2020-7974 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2020-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GitLab EE 10.1 through 12.7.2 allows Information Disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7974?: GitLab EE 10.1 through 12.7.2 allows Information Disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-7974?: CVE-2020-7974 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7974?: CVE-2020-7974 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7974 published?: CVE-2020-7974 was published on 2020-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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