Vulnerability identifier: #VU97219

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-4472

CWE-ID: CWE-312

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: GitLab, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to dependency proxy credentials are Logged in plaintext in graphql Logs. A local attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 16.5.0 - 17.3.1

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 16.5.0 - 17.3.1

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/09/11/patch-release-gitlab-17-3-2-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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