CVE-2024-11668: Insufficient Session Expiration in GitLab

Published Nov 26, 2024
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.11 before 17.4.5, 17.5 before 17.5.3, and 17.6 before 17.6.1. Long-lived connections could potentially bypass authentication controls, allowing unauthorized access to streaming results.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<17.4.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<17.4.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.5.0<17.5.3
GitLab GitLab>=17.5.0<17.5.3
GitLab GitLab=17.6.0
GitLab GitLab=17.6.0
GitLab GitLab>=16.11<17.4.5, >=17.5<17.5.3, >=17.6<17.6.1
17.4.517.5.317.6.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.4.5, 17.5.3, 17.6.1 or above.

Event History

Nov 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11668?

The severity of CVE-2024-11668 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-11668?

To fix CVE-2024-11668, upgrade GitLab to version 17.4.5 or later, 17.5.3 or later, or 17.6.1 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-11668?

CVE-2024-11668 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 16.11 before 17.4.5, 17.5 before 17.5.3, and 17.6 before 17.6.1.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11668?

CVE-2024-11668 is an authentication bypass vulnerability that affects long-lived connections.

5

Can CVE-2024-11668 affect both GitLab CE and EE versions?

Yes, CVE-2024-11668 impacts both GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) versions.

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