Input Validation Flaw in GitLab EE Allows Malicious Code Injection
CVE-2024-8402

3.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

An input validation issue in the Google Cloud IAM integration within GitLab EE has been identified that could allow a Maintainer to inadvertently introduce malicious code. This vulnerability impacts multiple versions and could compromise the integrity of systems integrating with Google Cloud IAM.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 17.2 < 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-2024-8402 - Proof of Concept

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/482813
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2601569
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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