GitLab CE/EE Vulnerability: Path Traversal Leads to DoS and Restricted File Read
CVE-2024-2434

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 April 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-2434?

A vulnerability has been identified in GitLab impacting multiple versions of both GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). Specifically, versions 16.9 prior to 16.9.6, 16.10 prior to 16.10.4, and 16.11 prior to 16.11.1 are susceptible. This vulnerability allows for path traversal attacks, which could potentially lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) scenario and unauthorized access to restricted files. The exploitation of this issue underlines the necessity for organizations to update their GitLab installations promptly to safeguard against potential threats.

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Affected Version(s)

GitLab 16.9 < 16.9.6

GitLab 16.10 < 16.10.4

GitLab 16.11 < 16.11.1

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-2024-2434 - Proof of Concept

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/450303
issue-tracking
https://hackerone.com/reports/2401952
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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