Vulnerability identifier: #VU88982
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user with their Bitbucket account credentials can take over a GitLab account linked to another user's Bitbucket account, if Bitbucket is used as an OAuth 2.0 provider on GitLab.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 7.8 - 16.11.0
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 7.8.0 - 16.11.0
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/04/24/patch-release-gitlab-16-11-1-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.