Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataGitLab 6.x and 7.x before 7.4.3 contain a flaw in the groups API caused by improper permission checks (CWE-264). A remote authenticated user holding only guest privileges can exploit it to change the ownership of arbitrary groups, which compromises the integrity of group data. The issue is rated 6.5 (MEDIUM) under CVSS v3.0, with a network attack vector, low complexity and no user interaction required.
NVD description
The groups API in GitLab 6.x and 7.x before 7.4.3 allows remote authenticated guest users to modify ownership of arbitrary groups by leveraging improper permission checks.
EPSS · FIRST.org
2.2%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 82% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v3.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 5 janv. 2018
- Updated
- 17 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (10)
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/31/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70841Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2014/10/30/gitlab-7-4-3-released/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98449Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/31/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70841Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2014/10/30/gitlab-7-4-3-released/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98449Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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