CVE-2024-6356: Incorrect User Management in GitLab

Published Aug 7, 2024
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.0 prior to 17.0.6, starting from 17.1 prior to 17.1.4, and starting from 17.2 prior to 17.2.2, which allowed cross project access for Security policy bot.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab EE>=16.0, <17.0.6, >=17.1, <17.1.4, >=17.2, <17.2.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<17.0.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.1.0<17.1.4
GitLab GitLab EE>=16.0<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

Feb 5, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:02 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-2024-6356?

CVE-2024-6356 has a medium severity due to its potential for unauthorized access across projects.

2

How can I fix CVE-2024-6356?

To resolve CVE-2024-6356, upgrade GitLab EE to version 17.0.6 or later, 17.1.4 or later, or 17.2.2 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab EE are affected by CVE-2024-6356?

CVE-2024-6356 affects all GitLab EE versions starting from 16.0 up to but not including 17.0.6, starting from 17.1 up to but not including 17.1.4, and starting from 17.2 up to but not including 17.2.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6356?

CVE-2024-6356 is a security vulnerability that allows cross project access for the Security policy bot.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-6356?

No specific workaround is recommended for CVE-2024-6356, and updating to the patched versions is the best solution.

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