CVE-2024-1539: Missing Authorization in GitLab

Published May 8, 2024
·
Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.2 prior to 16.9.7, starting from 16.10 prior to 16.10.5, and starting from 16.11 prior to 16.11.2. It was possible to disclose updates to issues to a banned group member using the API.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab EE>=15.2, <16.9.7, >=16.10, <16.10.5, >=16.11, <16.11.2
GitLab GitLab>=15.2.0<16.9.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.10.0<16.10.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<16.11.2
GitLab GitLab EE>=15.2<16.9.7, >=16.10<16.10.5, >=16.11<16.11.2
16.9.716.10.516.11.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.11.2, 16.10.5, 16.9.7 or above.

Event History

Feb 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:46 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1539?

CVE-2024-1539 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-1539?

To fix CVE-2024-1539, upgrade GitLab EE to versions 16.9.7, 16.10.5, or 16.11.2 or later.

3

What does CVE-2024-1539 affect?

CVE-2024-1539 affects GitLab EE versions starting from 15.2 up to 16.9.7, and from 16.10 up to 16.10.5, and from 16.11 up to 16.11.2.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-1539?

CVE-2024-1539 impacts banned group members who could potentially access issue updates through the API.

5

How was CVE-2024-1539 discovered?

CVE-2024-1539 was discovered as an API vulnerability that could lead to unintended data disclosures.

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