VDB-280057 · CVE-2024-9164 · Issue 493946

GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 17.2.8/17.3.4/17.4.1 Pipeline missing authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 17.2.8/17.3.4/17.4.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Pipeline Handler. This manipulation causes missing authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-9164. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 17.2.8/17.3.4/17.4.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Pipeline Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-306. The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 12.5 prior to 17.2.9, starting from 17.3, prior to 17.3.5, and starting from 17.4 prior to 17.4.2, which allows running pipelines on arbitrary branches.

The weakness was disclosed by pwnie as 493946. The advisory is shared at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-9164 since 09/24/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 208737 (GitLab 12.5 < 17.2.9 / 17.3 < 17.3.5 / 17.4 < 17.4.2 (CVE-2024-9164)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 17.2.9, 17.3.5 or 17.4.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (208737). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Bug Tracking Software

Vendor

GitLab

Name

Enterprise Edition

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://gitlab.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 9.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing authentication
CWE: CWE-306 / CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 208737
Nessus Name: GitLab 12.5 < 17.2.9 / 17.3 < 17.3.5 / 17.4 < 17.4.2 (CVE-2024-9164)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Enterprise Edition 17.2.9/17.3.5/17.4.2

Timelineinfo

09/24/2024 🔍
10/11/2024 +17 days 🔍
10/11/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/13/2024 +63 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gitlab.com

Advisory: 493946
Researcher: pwnie
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-9164 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-9164
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-280057

Entryinfo

Created: 10/11/2024 16:18
Updated: 12/13/2024 20:19
Changes: 10/11/2024 16:18 (67), 10/11/2024 23:32 (2), 12/13/2024 20:19 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.