Cross-Project Access Vulnerability in GitLab EE Software
CVE-2024-6356

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability exists in GitLab EE that permits unauthorized cross-project access through the Security policy bot. This issue impacts versions of GitLab EE ranging from 16.0 to 17.0.5, as well as 17.1 to 17.1.3 and 17.2 to 17.2.1. Users may inadvertently allow external access to sensitive information, leading to potential data breaches or unauthorized actions. It is crucial for users to update their systems to the latest patched versions to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 16.0 < 17.0.6

GitLab 17.1 < 17.1.4

GitLab 17.2 < 17.2.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-6356 - Proof of Concept

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/469108
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2575051
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [yvvdwf](https://hackerone.com/yvvdwf) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
.