Input Validation Flaw in GitLab EE Affects Version Range
CVE-2024-9773

8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 March 2025

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-9773?

A vulnerability found in GitLab EE affects a range of versions due to an input validation flaw in the Harbor registry integration. This issue allows maintainers to potentially introduce malicious code into the Command-Line Interface (CLI) commands presented in the user interface, leading to a risk of exploitation. It is crucial for users to implement necessary updates and review configuration settings to protect their environments.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 14.9 < 17.8.6

GitLab 17.9 < 17.9.3

GitLab 17.10 < 17.10.1

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-2024-9773 - Proof of Concept

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/498557
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2671808
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
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
.