CVE-2024-8648: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab

Published Nov 13, 2024
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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.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<17.3.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<17.3.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.4.0<17.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=17.4.0<17.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=17.5.0<17.5.2
GitLab GitLab>=17.5.0<17.5.2
GitLab GitLab>=16<17.3.7, >=17.4<17.4.4, >=17.5<17.5.2
17.3.717.4.417.5.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 17.5.2, 17.4.4, 17.3.7 or above

Event History

Nov 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8648?

The severity of CVE-2024-8648 is considered moderate due to the potential for JavaScript injection.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2024-8648 enable?

CVE-2024-8648 enables an attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into Analytics Dashboards.

5

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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