CVE-2024-6678: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing in GitLab
First published: Thu Sep 12 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 8.14 prior to 17.1.7, starting from 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and starting from 17.3 prior to 17.3.2, which allows an attacker to trigger a pipeline as an arbitrary user under certain circumstances.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=8.14.0<17.1.7 | |
| GitLab | >=8.14.0<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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Reference Links
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gitlab-warns-of-critical-pipeline-execution-vulnerability/
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/471923
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2595495
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/23/security_in_brief/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gitlab-warns-of-critical-arbitrary-branch-pipeline-execution-flaw/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6678?
CVE-2024-6678 is classified as a critical vulnerability affecting GitLab versions from 8.14 up to 17.1.7, and from 17.2.0 up to 17.2.5 and 17.3.0 up to 17.3.2.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6678?
To mitigate CVE-2024-6678, upgrade GitLab to versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, or 17.3.2 or later.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-6678?
If exploited, CVE-2024-6678 allows an attacker to trigger a pipeline as an arbitrary user.
Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2024-6678?
CVE-2024-6678 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 8.14 to 17.1.7, 17.2.0 to 17.2.5, and 17.3.0 to 17.3.2.
Is CVE-2024-6678 exclusive to a specific GitLab edition?
No, CVE-2024-6678 affects both GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE).
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