#VU103992 Input validation error in GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2024-3303

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103992

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-3303

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: GitLab, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the prompt injection issue. A remote user can exfiltrate contents of a private issue.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 16.0.0 - 17.8.1

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External links
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/454460
https://hackerone.com/reports/2418620

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.