CVE-2024-11828

Public Exploit
Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in GitLab

Description

A denial of service (DoS) condition was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 13.2.4 before 17.4.5, 17.5 before 17.5.3, and 17.6 before 17.6.1. By leveraging this vulnerability an attacker could create a DoS condition by sending crafted API calls. This was a regression of an earlier patch.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 17.4.5, 17.5.3, 17.6.1 or above.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.61%
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/443559 issue tracking permissions required broken link
https://hackerone.com/reports/2380264 permissions required technical description exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11828?
CVE-2024-11828 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-11828?
To fix CVE-2024-11828: Upgrade to versions 17.4.5, 17.5.3, 17.6.1 or above.
Is CVE-2024-11828 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-11828 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-11828?
CVE-2024-11828 affects GitLab GitLab.
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