CWE
434 451
EPSS
0.046%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-6595: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in GitLab

First published: Wed Jul 17 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 11.8 prior to 16.11.6, starting from 17.0 prior to 17.0.4, and starting from 17.1 prior to 17.1.2 where it was possible to upload an NPM package with conflicting package data.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=11.8.0<16.11.6
GitLab>=11.8.0<16.11.6
GitLab>=17.0.0<17.0.4
GitLab>=17.0.0<17.0.4
GitLab>=17.1.0<17.1.2
GitLab>=17.1.0<17.1.2

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 16.11.6, 17.0.4, 17.1.2 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-6595?

    CVE-2024-6595 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-6595?

    To fix CVE-2024-6595, upgrade GitLab to version 16.11.6, 17.0.4, or 17.1.2 or later.

  • What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-6595?

    CVE-2024-6595 affects all GitLab CE and EE versions from 11.8 prior to 16.11.6, from 17.0 prior to 17.0.4, and from 17.1 prior to 17.1.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6595?

    CVE-2024-6595 is a vulnerability that allows the upload of an NPM package with conflicting package data.

  • Is CVE-2024-6595 present in GitLab's community and enterprise editions?

    Yes, CVE-2024-6595 affects both community and enterprise editions of GitLab.

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