What is the severity of CVE-2024-1451?

CVE-2024-1451 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored XSS attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1451?

To remediate CVE-2024-1451, upgrade GitLab to version 16.9.1 or later.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1451?

CVE-2024-1451 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions starting from 16.9.0 up to but not including 16.9.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1451?

CVE-2024-1451 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can execute arbitrary actions on behalf of affected users.

Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-1451?

Users with access to the GitLab platform could be impacted by CVE-2024-1451 if they visit a compromised user profile page.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-1451

high

8.7

CWE

21/2/2024

18/9/2024

CVE-2024-1451: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab

First published: Wed Feb 21 2024(Updated: )

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.1. A crafted payload added to the user profile page could lead to a stored XSS on the client side, allowing attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims."

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	=16.9.0

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 16.9.1 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1451?
CVE-2024-1451 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1451?
To remediate CVE-2024-1451, upgrade GitLab to version 16.9.1 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1451?
CVE-2024-1451 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions starting from 16.9.0 up to but not including 16.9.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1451?
CVE-2024-1451 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can execute arbitrary actions on behalf of affected users.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-1451?
Users with access to the GitLab platform could be impacted by CVE-2024-1451 if they visit a compromised user profile page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-1451?
CVE-2024-1451 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1451?
To remediate CVE-2024-1451, upgrade GitLab to version 16.9.1 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-1451?
CVE-2024-1451 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions starting from 16.9.0 up to but not including 16.9.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1451?
CVE-2024-1451 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can execute arbitrary actions on behalf of affected users.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2024-1451?
Users with access to the GitLab platform could be impacted by CVE-2024-1451 if they visit a compromised user profile page.