CVE-2024-2279

Name: CVE-2024-2279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-12T01:15:57.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.7 to 16.8.6 all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.4, all versions starting from 16.10 before 16.10.2. Using the autocomplete for issues references feature a crafted payload may lead to a stored XSS, allowing attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.7 to 16.8.6 all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.4, all versions starting from 16.10 before 16.10.2. Using the autocomplete for issues references feature a crafted payload may lead to a stored XSS, allowing attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

43.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.7.0, < 16.8.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.9.0, < 16.9.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.10.0, < 16.10.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/448469Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://hackerone.com/reports/2404710Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/448469Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://hackerone.com/reports/2404710Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2279?

How severe is CVE-2024-2279?

CVE-2024-2279 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2279?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST