Multiple vulnerabilities in GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE)

Published: 2024-09-26

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	3
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-4278 CVE-2024-4099 CVE-2024-8974
CWE-ID	CWE-200 CWE-74
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	GitLab Enterprise Edition Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers Gitlab Community Edition Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Vendor	GitLab, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU97715

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4278

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote administrator can edit a certain Dependency Proxy setting via a POST request and obtain a Dependency Proxy password.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 16.5.0 - 17.4.0

CPE2.3

External links

http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/09/25/patch-release-gitlab-17-4-1-released/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component

EUVDB-ID: #VU97716

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4099

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the AI feature reads unsanitized content. A remote attacker can hide prompt injection.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 16.0.0 - 17.4.0

CPE2.3

External links

http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/09/25/patch-release-gitlab-17-4-1-released/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU97717

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8974

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the project reference can be exposed in system notes. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 15.6.0 - 17.4.0

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 15.6.0 - 17.4.0

CPE2.3

External links

http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/09/25/patch-release-gitlab-17-4-1-released/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.