GitLab introduced significant updates to its local and enterprise versions to address a critical vulnerability that allows malicious users to perform pipeline tasks like any other platform user. Tracked as CVE-2024-6385, the bug boasts a severity score of 9.6/10, making immediate action necessary.
In its patch release notes, GitLab emphasized urgency, urging users to upgrade to the latest versions: 17.1.2, 17.0.4, and 16.11.6. GitLab.com and GitLab Dedicated are already secure.
This critical flaw, discovered through the HackerOne bug bounty program, poses a significant risk by allowing attackers to pipeline under specific circumstances as new users of GitLab Pipelines are GitLab’s Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI). /CD) system component. It’s a business that works, tests, and implements code, making sure the software is reliable and ready for release.
For example, suppose an entrepreneur named Alice is working on a new product. He enforces his code, triggering a pipeline. During the build stage, its code is compiled. The test phase checks for bugs and errors, and the deployment phase releases validated code. This approach simplifies development, automates repetitive tasks, and optimizes code.
However, the discovered vulnerability could actually cause an abuser to work in Alice’s pipeline, potentially destroying its business or inserting malicious code. This scenario highlights the seriousness of the flaw and the need for action with new updates.
Users running versions from 15.8 to 16.11.6, 17.0 to 17.0.4, or between 17.1 and 17.1.2 should upgrade without delay to protect their systems and maintain upgrade performance in a safe, efficient inside
GitLab’s quick response emphasizes the importance of security measures to protect the development process.
