Vulnerability · Published Mar 13, 2025 · Assigned by GitLab
CVE-2024-7296Incorrect Authorization in GitLab
Low 2.7
In plain English
A low-severity incorrect authorization in GitLab from GitLab. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 30% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)2.7Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 69.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An issue was discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.5 prior to 17.7.7, 17.8 prior to 17.8.5, and 17.9 prior to 17.9.2 which allowed a user with a custom permission to approve pending membership requests beyond the maximum number of allowed users.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
References
- GitLab Issue #475056 issue-tracking, permissions-required
- HackerOne Bug Bounty Report #2602274 technical-description, exploit, permissions-required