CVE-2024-8631: Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions in GitLab
First published: Thu Sep 12 2024(Updated: )
A privilege escalation issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.6 prior to 17.1.7, from 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and from 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. A user assigned the Admin Group Member custom role could have escalated their privileges to include other custom roles.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=16.6.0<17.1.7 | |
| GitLab | >=16.6.0<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 version 17.1.7, 17.2.5 or 17.3.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8631?
CVE-2024-8631 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in GitLab EE.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8631?
To fix CVE-2024-8631, upgrade GitLab to version 17.1.7, 17.2.5, or 17.3.2 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-8631?
CVE-2024-8631 affects GitLab EE versions from 16.6 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2.
What types of users are impacted by CVE-2024-8631?
Users assigned the Admin Group Member custom role are specifically impacted by CVE-2024-8631.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-8631?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-8631; updating to a secure version is recommended.
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