CVE-2024-4784: gitlab Auth Bypass (CVSS 4.2)

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE starting from version 16.7 before 17.0.6, version 17.1 before 17.1.4 and 17.2 before 17.2.2 that allowed bypassing the password re-entry requirement to approve a policy.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-305 CWE-305

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitlab	gitlab	16.7.0 — 17.0.6
gitlab	gitlab	17.1.0 — 17.1.4
gitlab	gitlab	17.2.0 — 17.2.2

References

Other References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/461248 https://hackerone.com/reports/2486223

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4784? +

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE starting from version 16.7 before 17.0.6, version 17.1 before 17.1.4 and 17.2 before 17.2.2 that allowed bypassing the password re-entry requirement to approve a policy. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-4784? +

CVE-2024-4784 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4784? +

CVE-2024-4784 affects products from gitlab, specifically: gitlab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4784? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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