Improper access control in GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2024-6356

 

Improper access control in GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2024-6356

Published: August 8, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU95522
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6356
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 cross project access of Security policy bot. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Affected software

GitLab Enterprise Edition

How to mitigate CVE-2024-6356

Install updates from vendor's website.

GitLab Enterprise Edition - addressed in versions 17.0.6, 17.1.4, 17.2.2

External References

Related Security Bulletins