Vulnerability · Published Feb 5, 2025 · Assigned by GitLab
CVE-2024-9631Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity in GitLab
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in GitLab from GitLab. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 45.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.6 prior to 17.2.9, starting from 17.3 prior to 17.3.5, and starting from 17.4 prior to 17.4.2, where viewing diffs of MR with conflicts can be slow.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-407 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
References
- GitLab Issue #480867 issue-tracking, permissions-required
- HackerOne Bug Bounty Report #2650086 technical-description, exploit, permissions-required