CVE-2024-56320: GoCD is a continuous deliver server

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-56320?

gocd: upgrade to 24.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-56320 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56320 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-56320 affect?

CVE-2024-56320 affects gocd. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2024-56320 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting gocd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 i

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2025-01-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: thoughtworks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-03 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

thoughtworks gocd UPGRADE

Affected: < 24.5.0

Fixed in: 24.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gocd || rpm -q gocd || gocd --version

2. UPGRADE to 24.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gocd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gocd

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-56320?

gocd: upgrade to 24.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-56320 being exploited?

CVE-2024-56320 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-56320 affect?

CVE-2024-56320 affects gocd. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). 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

How urgent is CVE-2024-56320?

Priority 44/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2024-56324 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous deliver server
CVE-2024-56322 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous deliver server
CVE-2024-56321 LOW 3.8 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous deliver server
CVE-2024-28866 LOW 3.1 UPGRADE GoCD is a continuous delivery server

References

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