CVE-2024-4901

CVE-2024-4901 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.9 prior to 16.11.5, starting from 17.0 prior to 17.0.3, and starting from 17.1 prior to 17.1.1, where a stored XSS vulnerability could be imported from a project with malicious commit notes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4901?
An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.9 prior to 16.11.5, starting from 17.0 prior to 17.0.3, and starting from 17.1 prior to 17.1.1, where a stored XSS vulnerability could be imported from a project with malicious commit notes.
How severe is CVE-2024-4901?
CVE-2024-4901 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4901 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4901?
CVE-2024-4901 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4901?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-4901 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-4901 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44468.
When was CVE-2024-4901 published?
CVE-2024-4901 was published on 2024-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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