CVE-2024-0456: Non-Member can update MR Assignees of owned MRs

Published Jan 25, 2024
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Updated

An authorization vulnerability exists in GitLab versions 14.0 prior to 16.6.6, 16.7 prior to 16.7.4, and 16.8 prior to 16.8.1. An unauthorized attacker is able to assign arbitrary users to MRs that they created within the project

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<16.6.6
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<16.6.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.7.0<16.7.4
GitLab GitLab>=16.7.0<16.7.4
GitLab GitLab=16.8.0
GitLab GitLab=16.8.0
GitLab GitLab>=14.0<16.6.6, >=16.7<16.7.4, >=16.8<16.8.1
16.6.616.7.416.8.1

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 16.6.6Fixed in 16.7.4Fixed in 16.8.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.8.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.6.6

Event History

Jan 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-0456?

CVE-2024-0456 is classified as a critical authorization vulnerability affecting specific versions of GitLab.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-0456?

To mitigate CVE-2024-0456, upgrade GitLab to versions 16.6.6, 16.7.4, or 16.8.1 or later.

3

Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2024-0456?

CVE-2024-0456 affects GitLab versions from 14.0.0 to 16.6.6, 16.7.0 to 16.7.4, and the exact version 16.8.0.

4

Can unauthorized users exploit CVE-2024-0456?

Yes, unauthorized users can exploit CVE-2024-0456 to assign arbitrary users to merge requests they've created.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-0456?

CVE-2024-0456 is an authorization vulnerability in GitLab.

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