CVE-2024-8116

Name: CVE-2024-8116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-16T05:15:05.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8116 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.9 before 17.4.6, 17.5 before 17.5.4, and 17.6 before 17.6.2. By using a specific GraphQL query, under specific conditions an unauthorized user can retrieve branch names.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.9 before 17.4.6, 17.5 before 17.5.4, and 17.6 before 17.6.2. By using a specific GraphQL query, under specific conditions an unauthorized user can retrieve branch names.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.9.0, < 17.4.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 17.5.0, < 17.5.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 17.6.0, < 17.6.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/480509Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2666216Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8116?

How severe is CVE-2024-8116?

CVE-2024-8116 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8116?

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