CVE-2024-9773: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in GitLab

Published Mar 26, 2025
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 14.9 before 17.8.6, all versions starting from 17.9 before 17.8.3, all versions starting from 17.10 before 17.10.1. An input validation issue in the Harbor registry integration could have allowed a maintainer to add malicious code to the CLI commands shown in the UI.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 14.9 before 17.8.6, all versions starting from 17.9 before 17.9.3, all versions starting from 17.10 before 17.10.1. An input validation issue in the Harbor registry integration could have allowed a maintainer to add malicious code to the CLI commands shown in the UI. This is a low severity issue (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, 3.7). It is now mitigated in the latest release and is assigned CVE-2024-9773.

GitLab

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab EE>14.9, <17.8.6, >17.9, <17.8.3, >17.10, <17.10.1
GitLab GitLab>=14.9.0<17.8.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.9.0<17.9.3
GitLab GitLab=17.10.0
GitLab GitLab EE>=14.9<17.8.6, >=17.9<17.9.3, >=17.10<17.10.1
17.8.617.9.317.10.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.8.6, 17.9.3, 17.10.1 or above.

Event History

Mar 27, 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

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9773?

CVE-2024-9773 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on GitLab EE installations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9773?

To address CVE-2024-9773, update your GitLab EE instance to the latest version 17.10.1 or apply the necessary patches provided by GitLab.

3

Which versions of GitLab EE are affected by CVE-2024-9773?

CVE-2024-9773 affects all GitLab EE versions from 14.9 before 17.8.6, from 17.9 before 17.8.3, and from 17.10 before 17.10.1.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2024-9773?

CVE-2024-9773 is an input validation issue specifically affecting the Harbor registry integration in GitLab EE.

5

Can a maintainer exploit CVE-2024-9773?

Yes, CVE-2024-9773 allows a maintainer to exploit the input validation vulnerability, potentially compromising the integrity of the registry.

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