Sensitive Information Exposure in GitLab by GitLab Inc.
CVE-2024-12380

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability in GitLab EE/CE has been identified, impacting various versions where certain user inputs within repository mirroring settings improperly handle sensitive authentication data. This flaw may allow attackers to exploit these input channels, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users of affected GitLab versions should review their repository mirroring configurations and apply the necessary security updates to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 11.5 < 17.7.7

GitLab 17.8 < 17.8.5

GitLab 17.9 < 17.9.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-12380 - Proof of Concept

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/508557
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2868951
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [sigitsetiawansss](https://hackerone.com/sigitsetiawansss) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
.