CVE-2024-8647

Public Exploit
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in GitLab

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting 15.2 to 17.4.6, 17.5 prior to 17.5.4, and 17.6 prior to 17.6.2. On self hosted installs, it was possible to leak the anti-CSRF-token to an external site while the Harbor integration was enabled.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 17.6.2, 17.5.4, 17.4.6 or above.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/486051 issue tracking permissions required
https://hackerone.com/reports/2666341 exploit permissions required technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8647?
CVE-2024-8647 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8647?
To fix CVE-2024-8647: Upgrade to versions 17.6.2, 17.5.4, 17.4.6 or above.
Is CVE-2024-8647 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-8647 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-2024-8647?
CVE-2024-8647 affects GitLab GitLab.
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