An information disclosure issue in GitLab starting from version 12.8 allowed a user with access to the server logs to see sensitive information that wasnt properly redacted.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 12.8.0 (including) | 13.6.6 (excluding) |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 13.7.0 (including) | 13.7.6 (excluding) |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 13.8.0 (including) | 13.8.2 (excluding) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: