CVE-2016-4340
First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )
The impersonate feature in Gitlab 8.7.0, 8.6.0 through 8.6.7, 8.5.0 through 8.5.11, 8.4.0 through 8.4.9, 8.3.0 through 8.3.8, and 8.2.0 through 8.2.4 allows remote authenticated users to "log in" as any other user via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | =8.2.0 | |
| GitLab | =8.2.1 | |
| GitLab | =8.2.2 | |
| GitLab | =8.2.3 | |
| GitLab | =8.2.4 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.0 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.1 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.2 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.3 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.4 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.5 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.6 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.7 | |
| GitLab | =8.3.8 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.0 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.1 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.2 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.3 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.4 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.5 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.6 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.7 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.8 | |
| GitLab | =8.4.9 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.0 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.1 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.2 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.3 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.4 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.5 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.6 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.7 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.8 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.9 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.10 | |
| GitLab | =8.5.11 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.0 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.1 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.2 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.3 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.4 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.5 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.6 | |
| GitLab | =8.6.7 | |
| GitLab | =8.7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4340?
CVE-2016-4340 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized account access.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4340?
To fix CVE-2016-4340, upgrade GitLab to version 8.7.1 or later, or apply the appropriate patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-4340?
CVE-2016-4340 affects GitLab versions 8.2.0 through 8.7.0, allowing remote authenticated users to impersonate other users.
What types of systems are at risk from CVE-2016-4340?
Systems running GitLab versions between 8.2.0 and 8.7.0 are at risk due to the impersonation vulnerability.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-4340?
Exploiting CVE-2016-4340 can lead to unauthorized access to user accounts, compromising sensitive data and security.
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