Missing Authorization in GitLab (CVE-2024-5318)
A missing authorization vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE allows Guest users to view dependency lists of private projects via job artifacts. This affects multiple version ranges starting from 11.11 up to versions fixed in 16.10.6, 16.11.3, and 17.0.1. The issue is classified as medium severity and has an available patch.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-5318 is a missing authorization vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions. It affects all versions starting from 11.11 prior to 16.10.6, from 16.11 prior to 16.11.3, and from 17.0 prior to 17.0.1. The flaw allows a Guest user to access dependency lists of private projects through job artifacts, which should normally be restricted. This exposure could lead to unauthorized disclosure of project dependencies.
Potential Impact
Guest users can view sensitive dependency information of private projects, potentially exposing confidential project details. However, the vulnerability does not allow modification or broader access beyond viewing dependency lists via job artifacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available and users should upgrade to versions 16.10.6 or later, 16.11.3 or later, or 17.0.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Applying these official fixes will prevent unauthorized access by Guest users to private project dependency lists.
Missing Authorization in GitLab (CVE-2024-5318)
Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE allows Guest users to view dependency lists of private projects via job artifacts. This affects multiple version ranges starting from 11.11 up to versions fixed in 16.10.6, 16.11.3, and 17.0.1. The issue is classified as medium severity and has an available patch.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5318 is a missing authorization vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions. It affects all versions starting from 11.11 prior to 16.10.6, from 16.11 prior to 16.11.3, and from 17.0 prior to 17.0.1. The flaw allows a Guest user to access dependency lists of private projects through job artifacts, which should normally be restricted. This exposure could lead to unauthorized disclosure of project dependencies.
Potential Impact
Guest users can view sensitive dependency information of private projects, potentially exposing confidential project details. However, the vulnerability does not allow modification or broader access beyond viewing dependency lists via job artifacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available and users should upgrade to versions 16.10.6 or later, 16.11.3 or later, or 17.0.1 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Applying these official fixes will prevent unauthorized access by Guest users to private project dependency lists.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BIT-gitlab-2024-5318
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.5.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2024-5318"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Bitnami"]
- Database Specific Severity
- Medium
Threat ID: 6aa329a391cc7f3848d1c533
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 22:05:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:33:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 22:33:12 UTC
Views: 2
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