CVE-2024-4660: Missing Authorization in GitLab

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 11.2 before 17.1.7, all versions starting from 17.2 before 17.2.5, all versions starting from 17.3 before 17.3.2. It was possible for a guest to read the source code of a private project by using group templates.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=11.2.0<17.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.2
GitLab GitLab EE>=11.2<17.1.7, >=17.2<17.2.5, >=17.3<17.3.2
17.1.717.2.517.3.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, 17.3.2 or above.

Event History

Sep 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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-2024-4660?

CVE-2024-4660 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose private project source code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4660?

To mitigate CVE-2024-4660, upgrade GitLab to version 17.1.7 or later, 17.2.5 or later, or 17.3.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-4660?

CVE-2024-4660 affects all versions of GitLab EE starting from 11.2 up to but not including 17.1.7, 17.2 up to but not including 17.2.5, and 17.3 up to but not including 17.3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4660?

CVE-2024-4660 is a security vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to private project source code by guests.

5

Can a guest user exploit CVE-2024-4660?

Yes, a guest user can exploit CVE-2024-4660 to read the source code of a private project under certain conditions.

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