CVE-2024-4784: Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness in GitLab

Published Aug 7, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE starting from version 16.7 before 17.0.6, version 17.1 before 17.1.4 and 17.2 before 17.2.2 that allowed bypassing the password re-entry requirement to approve a policy.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.7.0<17.0.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.1.0<17.1.4
GitLab GitLab EE>=16.7<17.0.6, >=17.1<17.1.4, >=17.2<17.2.2
17.0.617.1.417.2.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.2.2, 17.1.4, 17.0.6 or above.

Event History

Aug 8, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4784?

CVE-2024-4784 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized policy approvals.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4784?

To fix CVE-2024-4784, upgrade your GitLab EE installation to version 17.0.6, 17.1.4, or 17.2.2 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4784?

CVE-2024-4784 affects GitLab EE versions from 16.7 up to but not including 17.0.6, and versions from 17.1 up to but not including 17.1.4 and from 17.2 up to but not including 17.2.2.

4

Does CVE-2024-4784 allow for remote exploitation?

CVE-2024-4784 does not involve remote exploitation as it requires authenticated access to GitLab EE.

5

What impact does CVE-2024-4784 have on GitLab EE users?

CVE-2024-4784 could lead to significant security risks by allowing users to approve policies without proper password verification.

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