CVE-2024-4835: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab

Published May 22, 2024
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Updated

A XSS condition exists within GitLab in versions 15.11 before 16.10.6, 16.11 before 16.11.3, and 17.0 before 17.0.1. By leveraging this condition, an attacker can craft a malicious page to exfiltrate sensitive user information.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=15.11.0<16.10.6
GitLab GitLab>=15.11.0<16.10.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<16.11.3
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<16.11.3
GitLab GitLab=17.0.0
GitLab GitLab=17.0.0
GitLab GitLab>=15.11<16.10.6, >=16.11<16.11.3, >=17.0<17.0.1
16.10.616.11.317.0.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.10.6Fixed in 16.11.3Fixed in 17.0.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.10.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.11.3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.0.1

Event History

May 23, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:43 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:44 PM
Jul 10, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:08 PM
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-2024-4835?

CVE-2024-4835 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to exfiltrate sensitive user information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4835?

To address CVE-2024-4835, upgrade GitLab to version 16.10.6 or later, 16.11.3 or later, or 17.0.1 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-4835?

CVE-2024-4835 affects GitLab versions 15.11 before 16.10.6, 16.11 before 16.11.3, and 17.0 before 17.0.1.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2024-4835?

CVE-2024-4835 allows for Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, enabling attackers to craft malicious pages.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2024-4835 on users?

The impact of CVE-2024-4835 can lead to the exfiltration of sensitive user information, potentially compromising user accounts.

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