Improper access control in GitLab Enterprise Edition and Gitlab Community Edition - CVE-2024-12431

 

Improper access control in GitLab Enterprise Edition and Gitlab Community Edition - CVE-2024-12431

Published: January 9, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU102498
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12431
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can manipulate the status of issues in public projects.


Affected software

GitLab Enterprise Edition
Gitlab Community Edition

How to mitigate CVE-2024-12431

Install updates from vendor's website.

GitLab Enterprise Edition - addressed in versions 17.5.5, 17.6.3, 17.7.1
Gitlab Community Edition - addressed in versions 17.5.5, 17.6.3, 17.7.1

External References

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