CVE-2024-8754

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is configured.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-642 CWE-642

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitlab	gitlab	16.9.7 — 17.1.7
gitlab	gitlab	16.9.7 — 17.1.7
gitlab	gitlab	17.2.0 — 17.2.5
gitlab	gitlab	17.2.0 — 17.2.5
gitlab	gitlab	17.3.0 — 17.3.2
gitlab	gitlab	17.3.0 — 17.3.2

References

Other References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/464062

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8754? +

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is configured. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8754? +

CVE-2024-8754 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8754? +

CVE-2024-8754 affects products from gitlab, specifically: gitlab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8754? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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