Vulnerability identifier: #VU87173

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-1299

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote administrator can rotate and see group access token with owner permissions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 16.8.0 - 16.9.1

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 16.8.0 - 16.9.1

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External links
http://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/440745
http://hackerone.com/reports/2356976
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/03/06/security-release-gitlab-16-9-2-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.