CVE-2024-6685: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitLab

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2, where group runners information was disclosed to unauthorised group members.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.7.0<17.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.7.0<17.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.2
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.7<17.1.7, >=17.2<17.2.5, >=17.3<17.3.2
17.1.717.2.517.3.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.3.2, 17.2.5, 17.1.7 or above.

Event History

Sep 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6685?

CVE-2024-6685 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to unauthorized disclosure of group runner information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6685?

To fix CVE-2024-6685, upgrade GitLab to version 17.1.7 or later, 17.2.5 or later, or 17.3.2 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6685?

CVE-2024-6685 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 16.7 up to but not including 17.1.7, 17.2 up to but not including 17.2.5, and 17.3 up to but not including 17.3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6685?

CVE-2024-6685 is a privacy vulnerability that involves unauthorized access to group runner information.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-6685?

Unauthorized group members in GitLab CE/EE installations prior to the fixed versions are impacted by CVE-2024-6685.

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