CVE-2024-8402

Public Exploit
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in GitLab

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 17.2 before 17.7.7, all versions starting from 17.8 before 17.8.5, all versions starting from 17.9 before 17.9.2. An input validation issue in the Google Cloud IAM integration feature could have enabled a Maintainer to introduce malicious code.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 17.7.7, 17.8.5, 17.9.2.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/482813 issue tracking permissions required
https://hackerone.com/reports/2601569 permissions required technical description exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8402?
CVE-2024-8402 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8402?
To fix CVE-2024-8402: Upgrade to versions 17.7.7, 17.8.5, 17.9.2.
Is CVE-2024-8402 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-8402 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8402?
CVE-2024-8402 affects GitLab GitLab.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.