Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.2. When a user is assigned a custom role with manage_group_access_tokens permission, they may be able to create group access tokens with Owner privileges, which may lead to privilege escalation.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | GitLab | >= 16.8, < 16.8.2 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/439175Permissions Required
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/439175Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 12, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified