CVE-2024-8974: gitlab Auth Bypass (CVSS 2.6)

Description

Information disclosure in Gitlab EE/CE affecting all versions from 15.6 prior to 17.2.8, 17.3 prior to 17.3.4, and 17.4 prior to 17.4.1 in specific conditions it was possible to disclose to an unauthorised user the path of a private project."

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.6

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-684 CWE-684

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitlab	gitlab	15.6.0 — 17.2.8
gitlab	gitlab	15.6.0 — 17.2.8
gitlab	gitlab	17.3.0 — 17.3.4
gitlab	gitlab	17.3.0 — 17.3.4
gitlab	gitlab	All
gitlab	gitlab	All

References

Other References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/482843

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8974? +

Information disclosure in Gitlab EE/CE affecting all versions from 15.6 prior to 17.2.8, 17.3 prior to 17.3.4, and 17.4 prior to 17.4.1 in specific conditions it was possible to disclose to an unauthorised user the path of a private project." It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-8974? +

CVE-2024-8974 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.6 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8974? +

CVE-2024-8974 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-2024-8974? +

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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