CVE-2024-8650: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab
An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 15.0 before 17.4.6, 17.5 before 17.5.4, and 17.6 before 17.6.2 that allowed non-member users to view unresolved threads marked as internal notes in public projects merge requests. This is a medium severity issue (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N, 5.3). It is now mitigated in the latest release and is assigned CVE-2024-8650.
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An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 15.0 prior to 17.4.6, 17.5 prior to 17.5.4, and 17.6 prior to 17.6.2 that allowed non-member users to view unresolved threads marked as internal notes in public projects merge requests.
— MITRE
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8650?
The severity of CVE-2024-8650 is considered high due to its potential exposure of sensitive internal notes to unauthorized users.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8650?
To fix CVE-2024-8650, upgrade GitLab to version 17.4.6, 17.5.4, or 17.6.2 or later.
Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2024-8650?
CVE-2024-8650 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 15.0 up to, but not including, 17.4.6, 17.5 up to 17.5.4, and 17.6 up to 17.6.2.
What data can be accessed due to CVE-2024-8650?
Due to CVE-2024-8650, non-member users can view unresolved threads that are marked as internal notes in public project merge requests.
Is CVE-2024-8650 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2024-8650 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability but is not considered critical.