CVE-2024-9163

Public Exploit
User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information in GitLab

Description

A business logic error in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 12.1 prior to 17.10.7, 17.11 prior to 17.11.3 and 18.0 prior to 18.0.1 where an attacker can cause a branch name confusion in confidential MRs.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 18.0.1, 17.11.3, 17.10.7 or above.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/493942 issue tracking permissions required
https://hackerone.com/reports/2705566 exploit permissions required technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9163?
CVE-2024-9163 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9163?
To fix CVE-2024-9163: Upgrade to versions 18.0.1, 17.11.3, 17.10.7 or above.
Is CVE-2024-9163 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-9163 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-2024-9163?
CVE-2024-9163 affects GitLab GitLab.
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