CVE-2024-0861

Name: CVE-2024-0861
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-22T00:15:51.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.7.6, all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.3, all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.1. Users with the `Guest` role can change `Custom dashboard projects` settings contrary to permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.7.6, all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.3, all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.1. Users with the `Guest` role can change `Custom dashboard projects` settings contrary to permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-425

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.4.0, < 16.7.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.8.0, < 16.8.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	16.9.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/439240Permissions Required
https://hackerone.com/reports/2316435Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/439240Permissions Required
https://hackerone.com/reports/2316435Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0861?

How severe is CVE-2024-0861?

CVE-2024-0861 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0861?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST