Gitlab 'groups' API Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:70841

CVE-2014-8540 |

Info

Gitlab 'groups' API Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 70841
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-8540
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 30 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 31 2014 01:59PM
Credit: Reported by the vendor.
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Gitlab 'groups' API Security Bypass Vulnerability

Gitlab is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Exploit / POC

Gitlab 'groups' API Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Gitlab 'groups' API Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Gitlab 'groups' API Security Bypass Vulnerability

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