CVE-2024-4006

Public Exploit
Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.7 before 16.9.6, all versions starting from 16.10 before 16.10.4, all versions starting from 16.11 before 16.11.1 where personal access scopes were not honored by GraphQL subscriptions

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to GitLab version 16.9.6, 16.10.4, 16.11.1 or above.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/455805 issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4006?
CVE-2024-4006 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4006?
To fix CVE-2024-4006: Upgrade to GitLab version 16.9.6, 16.10.4, 16.11.1 or above.
Is CVE-2024-4006 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-4006 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-4006?
CVE-2024-4006 affects GitLab GitLab.
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