CVE-2024-12431: Missing Authorization in GitLab

Published Jan 8, 2025
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.5 before 17.5.5, 17.6 before 17.6.3, and 17.7 before 17.7.1, in which unauthorized users could manipulate the status of issues in public projects.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE/EE>15.5, <17.5.5, >17.6, <17.6.3, >17.7, <17.7.1
GitLab GitLab>=15.5.0<17.5.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.5.0<17.5.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.6.0<17.6.3
GitLab GitLab>=17.6.0<17.6.3
GitLab GitLab>=17.7.0<17.7.1
GitLab GitLab>=17.7.0<17.7.1
GitLab GitLab>=15.5<17.5.5, >=17.6<17.6.3, >=17.7<17.7.1
17.5.517.6.317.7.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 17.7.1, 17.6.3, 17.5.5

Event History

Jan 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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-2024-12431?

CVE-2024-12431 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access and manipulation by users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12431?

To remediate CVE-2024-12431, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to versions 17.5.5, 17.6.3, or 17.7.1 or later.

3

What kind of access does CVE-2024-12431 exploit?

CVE-2024-12431 exploits unauthorized user access to manipulate the status of issues in public GitLab projects.

4

Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2024-12431?

CVE-2024-12431 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 15.5 up to 17.5.5, 17.6 up to 17.6.3, and 17.7 up to 17.7.1.

5

Are private projects affected by CVE-2024-12431?

No, CVE-2024-12431 specifically affects public projects where unauthorized users can manipulate issue statuses.

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