CVE-2024-4006: Personal Access Token scopes not honoured by GraphQL subscriptions

Published Apr 24, 2024
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.7 before 16.9.6, all versions starting from 16.10 before 16.10.4, all versions starting from 16.11 before 16.11.1 where personal access scopes were not honored by GraphQL subscriptions

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.7.0<16.9.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.7.0<16.9.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.10.0<16.10.4
GitLab GitLab>=16.10.0<16.10.4
GitLab GitLab=16.11.0
GitLab GitLab=16.11.0
GitLab GitLab>=16.7<16.9.6, >=16.10<16.10.4, >=16.11<16.11.1
16.9.616.10.416.11.1

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 16.9.6Fixed in 16.10.4Fixed in 16.11.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.9.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.10.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.11.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-4006

Event History

Apr 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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-2024-4006?

CVE-2024-4006 is classified as a significant vulnerability that affects personal access scopes in GitLab.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4006?

To fix CVE-2024-4006, update your GitLab installation to version 16.9.6 or later if on versions 16.7 to 16.9, or upgrade to version 16.10.4 or higher if using versions from 16.10.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-4006?

CVE-2024-4006 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 16.7 before 16.9.6, from 16.10 before 16.10.4, and version 16.11.0.

4

What kind of issue does CVE-2024-4006 represent?

CVE-2024-4006 represents a vulnerability where personal access scopes were not honored by GraphQL subscriptions.

5

Is CVE-2024-4006 applicable to both Community and Enterprise editions of GitLab?

Yes, CVE-2024-4006 is applicable to both GitLab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition.

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