Access Control Flaw in GitLab CE/EE Allows Unauthorized Issue Deletion
CVE-2024-12303

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2025

What is CVE-2024-12303?

An access control vulnerability has been identified in GitLab CE/EE that could potentially allow authenticated users with certain roles to delete both regular and confidential issues. This occurs when users exploit an incorrect implementation of user permissions by inviting others with specific roles, thereby bypassing intended security protocols. The flaw affects various versions of the product, potentially compromising sensitive data and issue integrity.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 17.7 < 18.0.6

GitLab 18.1 < 18.1.4

GitLab 18.2 < 18.2.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/508298
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2861889
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [yuki_osaki](https://hackerone.com/yuki_osaki) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
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CVE-2024-12303 : Access Control Flaw in GitLab CE/EE Allows Unauthorized Issue Deletion