CVE-2024-8754: External Control of Critical State Data in GitLab

Published Sep 12, 2024
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is configured.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=16.9.7<17.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.9.7<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

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.3.2, 17.2.5, 17.1.7 or above.

Event History

Sep 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 3, 56726
Event
via FIRST·09:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8754?

CVE-2024-8754 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized account access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8754?

To fix CVE-2024-8754, upgrade GitLab to version 17.1.7 or later, 17.2.5 or later, or 17.3.2 or later.

3

What types of GitLab products are affected by CVE-2024-8754?

CVE-2024-8754 affects both GitLab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition across multiple affected versions.

4

What does CVE-2024-8754 exploit?

CVE-2024-8754 exploits an improper input validation issue that allows attackers to link arbitrary unclaimed provider identities.

5

When was CVE-2024-8754 discovered?

CVE-2024-8754 was discovered affecting all versions of GitLab from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, along with specific 17.2 and 17.3 series versions.

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