#VU85794 Improper access control in GitLab Branch Source - CVE-2024-23901 

 

#VU85794 Improper access control in GitLab Branch Source - CVE-2024-23901

Published: January 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85794
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23901
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GitLab Branch Source
Software vendor:
Jenkins

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the affected plugin unconditionally discovers projects that are shared with the configured owner group. A remote attacker can configure and share a project, resulting in a crafted Pipeline being built by Jenkins during the next scan of the group.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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