CVE-2024-0402

Name: CVE-2024-0402
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-26T01:15:08.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 3.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-0402 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.0 prior to 16.6.6, 16.7 prior to 16.7.4, and 16.8 prior to 16.8.1 which allows an authenticated user to write files to arbitrary locations on the GitLab server while creating a workspace.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.0 prior to 16.6.6, 16.7 prior to 16.7.4, and 16.8 prior to 16.8.1 which allows an authenticated user to write files to arbitrary locations on the GitLab server while creating a workspace.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.30%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.0.0, < 16.5.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.6.0, < 16.6.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.7.0, < 16.7.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	16.8.0

References

https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/01/25/critical-security-release-gitlab-16-8-1-released/Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/437819Broken Link
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/01/25/critical-security-release-gitlab-16-8-1-released/Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/437819Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0402?

How severe is CVE-2024-0402?

CVE-2024-0402 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0402?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-0402?

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Source: NVD / NIST