CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-12431: Missing Authorization in GitLab

First published: Wed Jan 08 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.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab Community Edition>15.5<17.5.5>17.6<17.6.3>17.7<17.7.1

Remedy

Upgrade to version 17.7.1, 17.6.3, 17.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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