How severe is CVE-2024-8754?

CVE-2024-8754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8754 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8754?

CVE-2024-8754 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8754?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49397.

When was CVE-2024-8754 published?

CVE-2024-8754 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8754

CVE-2024-8754 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-642.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49397
Weakness: CWE-642
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2024-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is configured.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8754?: An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is configured.
How severe is CVE-2024-8754?: CVE-2024-8754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8754 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8754?: CVE-2024-8754 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8754?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8754 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8754 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49397.
When was CVE-2024-8754 published?: CVE-2024-8754 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/464062

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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