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Incorrect Authorization Affecting gitlab package, versions *

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-GITLAB-9519400
  • published27 Mar 2025
  • disclosed27 Mar 2025
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Introduced: 27 Mar 2025

NewCVE-2025-2242  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-863  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Debian:unstable gitlab.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream gitlab package and not the gitlab package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

An improper access control vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 17.4 prior to 17.8.6, 17.9 prior to 17.9.3, and 17.10 prior to 17.10.1 allows a user who was an instance admin before but has since been downgraded to a regular user to continue to maintain elevated privileges to groups and projects.