CVE-2024-0410: Bypassing approvals of CODEOWNERS

Published Feb 21, 2024
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Updated

An authorization bypass vulnerability was discovered in GitLab affecting versions 15.1 prior to 16.7.6, 16.8 prior to 16.8.3, and 16.9 prior to 16.9.1. A developer could bypass CODEOWNERS approvals by creating a merge conflict.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=15.1.0<16.7.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.8.0<16.8.3
GitLab GitLab=16.9.0
GitLab GitLab>=15.1<16.7.6, >=16.8<16.8.3, >=16.9<16.9.1
16.7.616.8.316.9.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.6Fixed in 16.8.3Fixed in 16.9.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.9.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.8.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.6

Event History

Feb 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:30 PM
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-2024-0410?

The severity of CVE-2024-0410 is considered to be high due to its potential to bypass authorization checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0410?

To fix CVE-2024-0410, upgrade your GitLab installation to version 16.7.6, 16.8.3, or 16.9.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-0410?

CVE-2024-0410 affects GitLab versions from 15.1 up to 16.7.6, 16.8 up to 16.8.3, and version 16.9.0.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-0410 enable?

CVE-2024-0410 can enable unauthorized code changes by allowing developers to bypass CODEOWNERS approvals.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-0410?

No official workaround is recommended for CVE-2024-0410; the best action is to upgrade to a fixed version.

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