CVE-2024-9163: User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information in GitLab

Published May 21, 2025
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Updated

A business logic error in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 12.1 prior to 17.10.7, 17.11 prior to 17.11.3 and 18.0 prior to 18.0.1 where an attacker can cause a branch name confusion in confidential MRs.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE/EE>12.1, <17.10.7, >17.11, <17.11.3, >18.0, <18.0.1
GitLab GitLab>=12.1.0<17.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.1.0<17.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.11.0<17.11.3
GitLab GitLab>=17.11.0<17.11.3
GitLab GitLab=18.0.0
GitLab GitLab=18.0.0
GitLab GitLab>=12.1<17.10.7, >=17.11<17.11.3, >=18.0<18.0.1
17.10.717.11.318.0.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.0.1, 17.11.3, 17.10.7 or above.

Event History

May 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9163?

CVE-2024-9163 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential allowing attackers to confuse branch names in confidential merge requests.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9163?

To fix CVE-2024-9163, upgrade your GitLab CE/EE to version 17.10.7, 17.11.3, or 18.0.1 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-9163?

CVE-2024-9163 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 12.1 up to the specified safe versions, including 17.10.6 and earlier, 17.11.2 and earlier, and 18.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9163?

CVE-2024-9163 is classified as a business logic error that can lead to branch name confusion in confidential merge requests.

5

Can CVE-2024-9163 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-9163 can be exploited remotely by attackers to manipulate branch names in confidential merge requests.

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