CVE-2024-4201

Name: CVE-2024-4201
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-12T23:15:49.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4201 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 5.1 before 16.10.7, all versions starting from 16.11 before 16.111.4, all versions starting from 17.0 before 17.0.2. When viewing an XML file in a repository in raw mode, it can be made to render as HTML if viewed under specific circumstances.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 5.1 before 16.10.7, all versions starting from 16.11 before 16.111.4, all versions starting from 17.0 before 17.0.2. When viewing an XML file in a repository in raw mode, it can be made to render as HTML if viewed under specific circumstances.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 5.1, < 16.10.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.11.0, < 16.111.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 17.0.0, < 17.0.2

References

https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/06/12/patch-release-gitlab-17-0-2-released/#xss-and-content-injection-when-viewing-raw-xhtml-files-on-ios-devicesRelease Notes
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/458229Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2473886Third Party Advisory
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2024/06/12/patch-release-gitlab-17-0-2-released/#xss-and-content-injection-when-viewing-raw-xhtml-files-on-ios-devicesRelease Notes
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/458229Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2473886Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4201?

How severe is CVE-2024-4201?

CVE-2024-4201 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4201?

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