Vulnerability identifier: #VU97222

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

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 remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user can squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is configured.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 16.9.7 - 17.3.1

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 16.9.7 - 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?

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.