CVE-2024-1451
8.7 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2024-1451 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gitlab gitlab. It was published on February 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.1. A crafted payload added to the user profile page could lead to a stored XSS on the client side, allowing attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims."
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gitlab. Update gitlab to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-1451?
CVE-2024-1451 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gitlab gitlab. It was published on February 22, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2024-1451?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.7, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-1451?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gitlab. Update gitlab to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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