CVE-2024-8640: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in GitLab

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.11 prior to 17.1.7, from 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and from 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. Due to incomplete input filtering, it was possible to inject commands into a connected Cube server.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<17.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.2.0<17.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.3.0<17.3.2
GitLab GitLab EE>=16.11<17.1.7, >=17.2<17.2.5, >=17.3<17.3.2
17.1.717.2.517.3.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 17.1.7, 17.2.5 or 17.3.2

Event History

Sep 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 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-2024-8640?

CVE-2024-8640 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for command injection on the Cube server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8640?

To fix CVE-2024-8640, upgrade your GitLab EE instance to version 17.1.7 or later, 17.2.5 or later, or 17.3.2 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8640?

CVE-2024-8640 affects GitLab EE versions starting from 16.11 to versions prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8640?

CVE-2024-8640 is a command injection vulnerability due to incomplete input filtering in GitLab EE.

5

Is CVE-2024-8640 being actively exploited?

As of now, there is no public report indicating that CVE-2024-8640 is being actively exploited in the wild.

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