CVE-2024-7296: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Mar 12, 2025
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Updated

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 Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab EE>=16.5, <17.7.7, >=17.8, <17.8.5, >=17.9, <17.9.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.5.0<17.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.5.0<17.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.8.0<17.8.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.8.0<17.8.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.9.0<17.9.2
GitLab GitLab>=17.9.0<17.9.2
GitLab GitLab EE>=16.5<17.7.7, >=17.8<17.8.5, >=17.9<17.9.2
17.7.717.8.517.9.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.7.7, 17.8.5, 17.9.2 or above.

Event History

Mar 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·10:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7296?

CVE-2024-7296 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized approvals for membership requests.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7296?

To remediate CVE-2024-7296, upgrade your GitLab EE to version 17.8.5 or higher, or 17.9.2 or higher.

3

What versions of GitLab EE are affected by CVE-2024-7296?

CVE-2024-7296 affects GitLab EE versions from 16.5 up to but not including 17.7.7, 17.8 up to but not including 17.8.5, and 17.9 up to but not including 17.9.2.

4

Who is impacted by the CVE-2024-7296 vulnerability?

Users with custom permissions in GitLab EE can exploit CVE-2024-7296 to approve pending membership requests beyond allowed limits.

5

What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2024-7296?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-7296 can lead to unauthorized access and possible abuse of user roles within GitLab projects.

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