CVE-2024-0861: gitlab (CVSS 4.3)

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.7.6, all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.3, all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.1. Users with the `Guest` role can change `Custom dashboard projects` settings contrary to permissions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-425 CWE-425

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitlab	gitlab	16.4.0 — 16.7.6
gitlab	gitlab	16.8.0 — 16.8.3
gitlab	gitlab	All

References

Other References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/439240 https://hackerone.com/reports/2316435 https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/439240 https://hackerone.com/reports/2316435

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0861? +

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.7.6, all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.3, all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.1. Users with the `Guest` role can change `Custom dashboard projects` settings contrary to permissions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-0861? +

CVE-2024-0861 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0861? +

CVE-2024-0861 affects products from gitlab, specifically: gitlab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0861? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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