Vulnerability identifier: #VU87171
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote user can bypass CODEOWNERS by utilizing a crafted payload in an old feature branch to perform malicious actions.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 11.3 - 16.9.1
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 11.3.0 - 16.9.1
External links
http://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/436977
http://hackerone.com/reports/2295423
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/03/06/security-release-gitlab-16-9-2-released/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.