Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU54568

#VU54568 Improper Authorization in GitLab Enterprise Edition

Published: July 6, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54568

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
GitLab Enterprise Edition

Software vendor:
GitLab, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists within the Single Sign-On feature. The application allows new users to be created via single sign on despite user cap being enabled.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2021/07/01/security-release-gitlab-14-0-2-released/