CVE-2024-6385: Improper Access Control in GitLab
An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.8 prior to 16.11.6, starting from 17.0 prior to 17.0.4, and starting from 17.1 prior to 17.1.2, which allows an attacker to trigger a pipeline as another user under certain circumstances.
Other sources
An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting versions 15.8 prior to 16.11.6, 17.0 prior to 17.0.4, and 17.1 prior to 17.1.2, which allows an attacker to trigger a pipeline as another user under certain circumstances. This is a critical severity issue (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N, 9.6). It is now resolved in the latest release and is assigned CVE-2024-6385.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 16.11.6Fixed in 17.0.4Fixed in 17.1.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
GitLab CE/EEto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 17.1.2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
GitLab CE/EEto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 17.0.4 - Upgrade
Upgrade
GitLab CE/EEto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 16.11.6
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6385?
CVE-2024-6385 is considered a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to trigger pipelines as another user.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6385?
To fix CVE-2024-6385, upgrade GitLab to version 16.11.6 or later, or to version 17.0.4 or later, or to version 17.1.2 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-6385?
CVE-2024-6385 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 15.8 up to but not including 16.11.6, from 17.0 up to but not including 17.0.4, and from 17.1 up to but not including 17.1.2.
Can CVE-2024-6385 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-6385 can be exploited remotely under certain conditions by an attacker.
What impact does CVE-2024-6385 have on GitLab installations?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-6385 can allow an attacker to run pipelines with the permissions of another user, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the GitLab environment.