How severe is CVE-2024-9596?

CVE-2024-9596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-9596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9596?

CVE-2024-9596 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9596?

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

Does CVE-2024-9596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50047.

When was CVE-2024-9596 published?

CVE-2024-9596 was published on 2024-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9596

CVE-2024-9596 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-540.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50047
Weakness: CWE-540
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2024-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.6 prior to 17.2.9, from 17.3 prior to 17.3.5, and from 17.4 prior to 17.4.2. It was possible for an unauthenticated attacker to determine the GitLab version number for a GitLab instance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9596?: An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.6 prior to 17.2.9, from 17.3 prior to 17.3.5, and from 17.4 prior to 17.4.2. It was possible for an unauthenticated attacker to determine the GitLab version number for a GitLab instance.
How severe is CVE-2024-9596?: CVE-2024-9596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-9596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9596?: CVE-2024-9596 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50047.
When was CVE-2024-9596 published?: CVE-2024-9596 was published on 2024-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/493355

Affected products (1)

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

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