CVE-2024-5258

Public Exploit
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitLab

Description

An authorization vulnerability exists within GitLab from versions 16.10 before 16.10.6, 16.11 before 16.11.3, and 17.0 before 17.0.1 where an authenticated attacker could utilize a crafted naming convention to bypass pipeline authorization logic.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 16.10.6, 16.11.3, 17.0.1 or above

Categories

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/443254 issue tracking exploit permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5258?
CVE-2024-5258 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5258?
To fix CVE-2024-5258: Upgrade to versions 16.10.6, 16.11.3, 17.0.1 or above
Is CVE-2024-5258 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-5258 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-2024-5258?
CVE-2024-5258 affects GitLab GitLab.
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