Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 12, 2024· Updated Sep 13, 2024
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in GitLab
CVE-2024-8640
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.11 prior to 17.1.7, from 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and from 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. Due to incomplete input filtering, it was possible to inject commands into a connected Cube server.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: 16.11
- (no CPE)range: >=16.11, <17.1.7; >=17.2, <17.2.5; >=17.3, <17.3.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- hackerone.com/reports/2687770mitretechnical-descriptionexploitpermissions-required
- gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/486213mitreissue-trackingpermissions-required
News mentions
1- GitLab Critical Patch Release: 17.3.2, 17.2.5, 17.1.7GitLab Security Releases · Sep 11, 2024