CVE-2024-8648: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab
First published: Thu Nov 14 2024(Updated: )
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16 before 17.3.7, 17.4 before 17.4.4, and 17.5 before 17.5.2. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code in Analytics Dashboards through a specially crafted URL.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=16.0.0<17.3.7 | |
| GitLab | >=16.0.0<17.3.7 | |
| GitLab | >=17.4.0<17.4.4 | |
| GitLab | >=17.4.0<17.4.4 | |
| GitLab | >=17.5.0<17.5.2 | |
| GitLab | >=17.5.0<17.5.2 |
Remedy
Upgrade to version 17.5.2, 17.4.4, 17.3.7 or above
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-8648?
The severity of CVE-2024-8648 is considered moderate due to the potential for JavaScript injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8648?
To fix CVE-2024-8648, upgrade GitLab to version 17.3.7, 17.4.4, or 17.5.2 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-8648?
CVE-2024-8648 affects GitLab versions from 16 up to 17.3.6, 17.4 up to 17.4.3, and 17.5 up to 17.5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-8648 enable?
CVE-2024-8648 enables an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into Analytics Dashboards.
Is CVE-2024-8648 applicable to both GitLab CE and EE?
Yes, CVE-2024-8648 is applicable to both GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE).
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