CVE-2024-12431

Name: CVE-2024-12431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-08T21:15:11.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12431 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.5 before 17.5.5, 17.6 before 17.6.3, and 17.7 before 17.7.1, in which unauthorized users could manipulate the status of issues in public projects.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.5 before 17.5.5, 17.6 before 17.6.3, and 17.7 before 17.7.1, in which unauthorized users could manipulate the status of issues in public projects.

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

0.41%

33.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.5.0, < 17.5.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 17.6.0, < 17.6.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 17.7.0, < 17.7.1

References

https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2025/01/08/patch-release-gitlab-17-7-1-released/#unauthorized-user-can-manipulate-status-of-issues-in-public-projectsRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/508742Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://hackerone.com/reports/2877710Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12431?

How severe is CVE-2024-12431?

CVE-2024-12431 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12431?

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