User Permission Escalation in GitLab by GitLab Inc.
CVE-2024-7296
2.7LOW
Key Information:
Badges
👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
Summary
A vulnerability in GitLab EE enables users with custom permissions to approve pending membership requests exceeding the allowed user limits. This flaw affects several versions of the software, potentially allowing unauthorized access and control over member management. Proper scrutiny of user permissions is essential to mitigate potential exploitation of this issue.
Affected Version(s)
GitLab 16.5 < 17.7.7
GitLab 17.8 < 17.8.5
GitLab 17.9 < 17.9.2
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.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Thanks [ashish_r_padelkar](https://hackerone.com/ashish_r_padelkar) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program