8.8
HIGH
CVE-2024-8640
GitLab EE Command Injection
Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.11 prior to 17.1.7, from 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and from 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. Due to incomplete input filtering, it was possible to inject commands into a connected Cube server.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 9:53 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-8640 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Gitlab gitlab
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-8640.

URL Resource
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/486213 Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/2687770 Permissions Required
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/09/11/patch-release-gitlab-17-3-2-released/

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-8640 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • Cybersecurity News
LemonDuck Exploits EternalBlue Vulnerability for Cryptomining Attacks

A recent report from security researchers at Aufa and NetbyteSEC Interns sheds light on the resurgence of the LemonDuck malware, which is now exploiting the EternalBlue vulnerability (CVE-2017-0144) i ... Read more

Published Date: Oct 08, 2024 (2 months, 2 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Threat Actors Exploit HR-Related Phishing Tactics in Sophisticated Credential-Stealing Campaigns

Image: CofensePhishing attacks continue to evolve in complexity, and the latest report from the Cofense Phishing Defense Center highlights a troubling trend: cybercriminals are increasingly using HR-r ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 21, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
The Safe C++ Extensions Proposal: Strengthening Security in a Complex Ecosystem

In a decisive move to address long-standing memory safety concerns, the C++ community has unveiled the Safe C++ Extensions proposal, marking a crucial moment for the language. After two years of in-de ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 19, 2024 (3 months ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Critical Flaws Found in VICIdial Contact Center Suite: CVE-2024-8503 and CVE-2024-8504, PoC Published

In a concerning development for call centers using VICIdial, a popular open-source contact center solution, two high-severity security vulnerabilities have been discovered that could lead to severe da ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 17, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Hadooken Malware: A New Threat to WebLogic Servers

The entire attack flow | Image: Aqua NautilusCybersecurity researchers at Aqua Nautilus have discovered a new Linux malware strain, dubbed “Hadooken,” that is specifically targeting Oracle WebLogic se ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 16, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
GitLab fixes several vulnerabilities including CVE-2024-6678

GitLab has released critical security patches for its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.Vulnerability detailsCVE-2024-6678 with ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 12, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • BleepingComputer
GitLab warns of critical pipeline execution vulnerability

GitLab has released critical updates to address multiple vulnerabilities, the most severe of them (CVE-2024-6678) allowing an attacker to trigger pipelines as arbitrary users under certain conditions. ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 12, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • The Cyber Express
GitLab Issues Critical Patch Releases: Versions 17.3.2, 17.2.5, and 17.1.7 Address Key Vulnerabilities

GitLab has released critical patch updates across its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) to address security vulnerabilities and bugs. The GitLab critical patch release includes vital ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 12, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
GitLab Issues Critical Security Patch for CVE-2024-6678 (CVSS 9.9), Urges Immediate Update

In a recent security advisory, GitLab announced the release of critical security patches for its Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). The patches address several vulnerabilities, includ ... Read more

Published Date: Sep 12, 2024 (3 months, 1 week ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-8640 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/09/11/patch-release-gitlab-17-3-2-released/
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Sep. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/486213 No Types Assigned https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/486213 Broken Link
    Changed Reference Type https://hackerone.com/reports/2687770 No Types Assigned https://hackerone.com/reports/2687770 Permissions Required
    Added CWE NIST CWE-77
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* versions from (including) 16.11.0 up to (excluding) 17.1.7 *cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.2.0 up to (excluding) 17.2.5 *cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* versions from (including) 17.3.0 up to (excluding) 17.3.2
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Sep. 12, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.11 prior to 17.1.7, from 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and from 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. Due to incomplete input filtering, it was possible to inject commands into a connected Cube server.
    Added Reference GitLab Inc. https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/486213 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference GitLab Inc. https://hackerone.com/reports/2687770 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE GitLab Inc. CWE-77
    Added CVSS V3.1 GitLab Inc. AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-8640 is associated with the following CWEs:

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