GitLab up to 17.0.5/17.1.3/17.2.1 XML File cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitLab up to 17.0.5/17.1.3/17.2.1. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-4207. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GitLab up to 17.0.5/17.1.3/17.2.1. Affected is some unknown processing of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 5.1 prior 17.0.6, starting from 17.1 prior to 17.1.4, and starting from 17.2 prior to 17.2.2. 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 disclosed by joaxcar. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-4207 since 04/25/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 17.0.6, 17.1.4 or 17.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: GitLab 17.0.6/17.1.4/17.2.2

Timelineinfo

04/25/2024 🔍
08/08/2024 +105 days 🔍
08/08/2024 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2025 +219 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gitlab.com
Researcher: joaxcar
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-4207 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-4207
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-273972

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2024 13:19
Updated: 03/15/2025 17:52
Changes: 08/08/2024 13:19 (65), 08/29/2024 17:59 (13), 03/15/2025 17:52 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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