GitLab Pipeline Attack Vulnerability Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2024-8970

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE enables attackers to trigger a pipeline as a different user under specific conditions. This flaw impacts a range of versions, making it crucial for users to apply necessary security patches. The affected versions include all releases starting from 11.6 up to but not including 17.2.9, starting from 17.3 up to but not including 17.3.5, and starting from 17.4 up to but not including 17.4.2. Users are advised to review their configurations and apply updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 11.6 < 17.2.9

GitLab 17.3 < 17.3.5

GitLab 17.4 < 17.4.2

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-2024-8970 - Proof of Concept

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/490916
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2724948
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database1 Proof of Concept(s)

Credit

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