CVE-2024-0199: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Mar 6, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=11.3<16.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=11.3<16.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.8.0<16.8.4
GitLab GitLab>=16.8.0<16.8.4
GitLab GitLab>=16.9.0<16.9.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.9.0<16.9.2
GitLab GitLab>=11.3<16.7.7, >=16.7.6<16.8.4, >=16.8.3<16.9.2
16.7.716.8.416.9.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.7.7, 16.8.4, 16.9.2 or above.

Event History

Mar 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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