How severe is CVE-2024-56320?

CVE-2024-56320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-56320 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-56320?

CVE-2024-56320 affects Thoughtworks Gocd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-56320?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-56320 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-56320 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53109.

When was CVE-2024-56320 published?

CVE-2024-56320 was published on 2025-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-56320

CVE-2024-56320 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thoughtworks Gocd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v4: 9.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-53109
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Thoughtworks Gocd
Published: 2025-01-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GoCD is a continuous deliver server. GoCD versions prior to 24.5.0 are vulnerable to admin privilege escalation due to improper authorization of access to the admin "Configuration XML" UI feature, and its associated API. A malicious insider/existing authenticated GoCD user with an existing GoCD user account could abuse this vulnerability to access information intended only for GoCD admins, or to escalate their privileges to that of a GoCD admin in a persistent manner. it is not possible for this vulnerability to be abused prior to authentication/login. The issue is fixed in GoCD 24.5.0. GoCD users who are not able to immediate upgrade can mitigate this issue by using a reverse proxy, WAF or similar to externally block access paths with a `/go/rails/` prefix. Blocking this route causes no loss of functionality. If it is not possible to upgrade or block the above route, consider reducing the GoCD user base to more trusted set of users, including temporarily disabling use of plugins such as the guest-login-plugin, which allow limited anonymous access as a regular user account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-56320?: GoCD is a continuous deliver server. GoCD versions prior to 24.5.0 are vulnerable to admin privilege escalation due to improper authorization of access to the admin "Configuration XML" UI feature, and its associated API. A malicious insider/existing authenticated GoCD user with an existing GoCD user account could abuse this vulnerability to access information intended only for GoCD admins, or to escalate their privileges to that of a GoCD admin in a persistent manner. it is not possible for this vulnerability to be abused prior to authentication/login. The issue is fixed in GoCD 24.5.0. GoCD users who are not able to immediate upgrade can mitigate this issue by using a reverse proxy, WAF or similar to externally block access paths with a `/go/rails/` prefix. Blocking this route causes no loss of functionality. If it is not possible to upgrade or block the above route, consider reducing the GoCD user base to more trusted set of users, including temporarily disabling use of plugins such as the guest-login-plugin, which allow limited anonymous access as a regular user account.
How severe is CVE-2024-56320?: CVE-2024-56320 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-56320 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-56320?: CVE-2024-56320 affects Thoughtworks Gocd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56320?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-56320 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-56320 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-53109.
When was CVE-2024-56320 published?: CVE-2024-56320 was published on 2025-01-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thoughtworks:gocd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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