GitLab up to 16.10.6/16.11.3/17.0.1 XML File cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GitLab up to 16.10.6/16.11.3/17.0.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XML File Handler. This manipulation causes cross site scripting. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2024-4201. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GitLab up to 16.10.6/16.11.3/17.0.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 5.1 before 16.10.7, all versions starting from 16.11 before 16.111.4, all versions starting from 17.0 before 17.0.2. When viewing an XML file in a repository in raw mode, it can be made to render as HTML if viewed under specific circumstances.

The weakness was presented by joaxcar as 458229. The advisory is shared at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-4201 since 04/25/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 16.10.7, 16.11.4 or 17.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at about.gitlab.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 2.6
VulDB Temp Score: 2.5
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CNA Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GitLab 16.10.7/16.11.4/17.0.2

Timelineinfo

04/25/2024 🔍
06/13/2024 +49 days 🔍
06/13/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2025 +283 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 458229
Researcher: joaxcar
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-4201 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-4201
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-268213

Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2024 07:33
Updated: 03/24/2025 00:36
Changes: 06/13/2024 07:33 (67), 06/13/2024 20:31 (1), 07/19/2024 01:04 (11), 03/24/2025 00:36 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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