CVE-2024-6389: Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere in GitLab
First published: Thu Sep 12 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GitLab-CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 17.0 before 17.1.7, 17.2 before 17.2.5, and 17.3 before 17.3.2. An attacker as a guest user was able to access commit information via the release Atom endpoint, contrary to permissions.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=17.0.0<17.1.7 | |
| GitLab | >=17.0.0<17.1.7 | |
| GitLab | >=17.2.0<17.2.5 | |
| GitLab | >=17.2.0<17.2.5 | |
| GitLab | >=17.3.0<17.3.2 | |
| GitLab | >=17.3.0<17.3.2 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, 17.3.2 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6389?
CVE-2024-6389 has a moderate severity level that affects GitLab versions that do not properly restrict guest user permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6389?
To fix CVE-2024-6389, upgrade GitLab to versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, or 17.3.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-6389?
CVE-2024-6389 affects all GitLab-CE and GitLab-EE versions starting from 17.0 up to but not including the specified patched versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6389?
CVE-2024-6389 is a permissions vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to commit information by guest users.
What impact does CVE-2024-6389 have on GitLab users?
The impact of CVE-2024-6389 is that guest users can access sensitive commit information, potentially exposing project details.
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