GitLab EE Vulnerable to SSRF Attacks
CVE-2024-8977

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 October 2024

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-8977?

A vulnerability exists in GitLab EE that affects specific versions of the software, particularly those with the Product Analytics Dashboard enabled. This flaw exposes instances to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate server requests to internal systems, leading to unauthorized access or data leakage. Updates are recommended for all affected versions to enhance security and mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

GitLab 15.10 < 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-2024-8977 - Proof of Concept

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/491060
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2697456
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
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

Credit

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