CWE
863
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-0199: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

First published: Thu Mar 07 2024(Updated: )

An authorization bypass vulnerability was discovered in GitLab affecting versions 11.3 prior to 16.7.7, 16.7.6 prior to 16.8.4, and 16.8.3 prior to 16.9.2. An attacker could bypass CODEOWNERS by utilizing a crafted payload in an old feature branch to perform malicious actions.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=11.3<16.7.7
GitLab>=11.3<16.7.7
GitLab>=16.8.0<16.8.4
GitLab>=16.8.0<16.8.4
GitLab>=16.9.0<16.9.2
GitLab>=16.9.0<16.9.2

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 16.7.7, 16.8.4, 16.9.2 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-0199?

    CVE-2024-0199 is classified as a high severity authorization bypass vulnerability affecting multiple versions of GitLab.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-0199?

    To fix CVE-2024-0199, update GitLab to version 16.7.7 or later for versions 11.3 to 16.7.6, or to version 16.8.4 or later for versions 16.8.0 to 16.8.3, and to version 16.9.2 or later for versions 16.9.0 to 16.9.1.

  • What are the affected software versions for CVE-2024-0199?

    CVE-2024-0199 affects GitLab community and enterprise editions from version 11.3 to 16.7.6, versions 16.8.0 to 16.8.3, and 16.9.0 to 16.9.1.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2024-0199?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-0199 by using a crafted payload in an old feature branch to bypass CODEOWNERS and perform unauthorized actions.

  • Is CVE-2024-0199 resolved in the latest versions of GitLab?

    Yes, CVE-2024-0199 has been resolved in the latest GitLab versions 16.7.7, 16.8.4, and 16.9.2.

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