CVE-2019-11218: Improper handling of extra parameters in the AccountController (User Profile edit) in Jakub Chodounsky Bonobo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-11218?

bonobo git server: upgrade to 6.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-11218 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11218 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-11218 affect?

CVE-2019-11218 affects bonobo git server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper handling of extra parameters in the AccountController (User Profile edit) in Jakub Chodounsky Bonobo Git Server before 6.5.0 allows authenticated users to gain application administrator privileges via additional form parameter subm

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-11218 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting bonobo git server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper handling of extra parameters in the AccountController (User Profile edit) in Jakub Chodounsky Bonobo Git Server before 6.5.0 allows authenticated users to gain application administrator privileges via additional form parameter submissions.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2019-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bonobogitserver

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-24 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bonobogitserver bonobo git server UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.5.0

Fixed in: 6.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bonobo-git-server || rpm -q bonobo-git-server || bonobo-git-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bonobo-git-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bonobo-git-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-11218?

bonobo git server: upgrade to 6.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-11218 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11218 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-11218 affect?

CVE-2019-11218 affects bonobo git server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper handling of extra parameters in the AccountController (User Profile edit) in Jakub Chodounsky Bonobo Git Server before 6.5.0 allows authenticated users to gain application administrator privileges via additional form parameter subm

How urgent is CVE-2019-11218?

Priority 48/100. High severity

Software pages

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