CVE-2016-4340
UnknownEPSS 10.14%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4340 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The impersonate feature in Gitlab 8.7.0, 8.6.0 through 8.6.7, 8.5.0 through 8.5.11, 8.4.0 through 8.4.9, 8.3.0 through 8.3.8, and 8.2.0 through 8.2.4 allows remote authenticated users to "log in" as any other user via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 10.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The impersonate feature in Gitlab 8.7.0, 8.6.0 through 8.6.7, 8.5.0 through 8.5.11, 8.4.0 through 8.4.9, 8.3.0 through 8.3.8, and 8.2.0 through 8.2.4 allows remote authenticated users to "log in" as any other user via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.2.0 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.2.1 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.2.2 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.2.3 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.2.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.0 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.1 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.2 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.3 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.3.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.0 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.1 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.2 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.3 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.4.9 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.0 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.1 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.2 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.3 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.8 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.9 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.10 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.5.11 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.0 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.1 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.2 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.3 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.6.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 8.7.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138368/GitLab-Impersonate-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2016/05/02/cve-2016-4340-patches/Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/15548Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40236/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138368/GitLab-Impersonate-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2016/05/02/cve-2016-4340-patches/Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/15548Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40236/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4340?
The impersonate feature in Gitlab 8.7.0, 8.6.0 through 8.6.7, 8.5.0 through 8.5.11, 8.4.0 through 8.4.9, 8.3.0 through 8.3.8, and 8.2.0 through 8.2.4 allows remote authenticated users to "log in" as any other user via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4340?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4340 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4340?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-4340?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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