CVE-2024-4472: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in GitLab

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.5 prior to 17.1.7, starting from 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and starting from 17.3 prior to 17.3.2, where dependency proxy credentials are retained in graphql Logs.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.5.0<17.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.5.0<17.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.2
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.5<17.1.7, >=17.2<17.2.5, >=17.3<17.3.2
17.1.717.2.517.3.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, 17.3.2 or above.

Event History

Sep 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4472?

CVE-2024-4472 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential exposure of sensitive credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4472?

To fix CVE-2024-4472, upgrade GitLab to version 17.1.7, 17.2.5, or 17.3.2 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-4472?

CVE-2024-4472 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 16.5 to prior versions of 17.1.7, from 17.2 to prior versions of 17.2.5, and from 17.3 to prior versions of 17.3.2.

4

What types of credentials are exposed in CVE-2024-4472?

CVE-2024-4472 exposes dependency proxy credentials that are retained in GraphQL logs.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-4472?

There are currently no recommended workarounds for CVE-2024-4472; the best option is to update to a fixed version.

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