CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An authentication issue was discovered in GitLab that allowed a bypass of email verification. This was addressed in GitLab 12.1.2 and 12.0.4.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-09-09
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-5473?
An authentication issue was discovered in GitLab that allowed a bypass of email verification. This was addressed in GitLab 12.1.2 and 12.0.4.
Is CVE-2019-5473 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2019-5473 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-5473?
CVE-2019-5473 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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