Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab (CVE-2024-4207)
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in GitLab where viewing an XML file in raw mode can cause it to render as HTML under certain conditions. This affects multiple version ranges of GitLab from 5.1 up to but not including 17.0.6, from 17.1 up to but not including 17.1.4, and from 17.2 up to but not including 17.2.2. The issue allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation. A patch is available to address this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4207 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in GitLab affecting versions >=5.1.0 <17.0.6, >=17.1.0 <17.1.4, and >=17.2.0 <17.2.2. The flaw occurs when an XML file in a repository is viewed in raw mode and can be rendered as HTML under specific circumstances, leading to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a cross-site scripting condition by manipulating XML files viewed in raw mode, which could lead to script execution in the user's browser. This may result in unauthorized actions or data exposure within the context of the affected GitLab instance. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade GitLab to versions 17.0.6 or later, 17.1.4 or later, or 17.2.2 or later to remediate the issue. Applying these official fixes will prevent exploitation of this XSS vulnerability.
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab (CVE-2024-4207)
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in GitLab where viewing an XML file in raw mode can cause it to render as HTML under certain conditions. This affects multiple version ranges of GitLab from 5.1 up to but not including 17.0.6, from 17.1 up to but not including 17.1.4, and from 17.2 up to but not including 17.2.2. The issue allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation. A patch is available to address this vulnerability.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4207 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in GitLab affecting versions >=5.1.0 <17.0.6, >=17.1.0 <17.1.4, and >=17.2.0 <17.2.2. The flaw occurs when an XML file in a repository is viewed in raw mode and can be rendered as HTML under specific circumstances, leading to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. This can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser session.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a cross-site scripting condition by manipulating XML files viewed in raw mode, which could lead to script execution in the user's browser. This may result in unauthorized actions or data exposure within the context of the affected GitLab instance. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should upgrade GitLab to versions 17.0.6 or later, 17.1.4 or later, or 17.2.2 or later to remediate the issue. Applying these official fixes will prevent exploitation of this XSS vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BIT-gitlab-2024-4207
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.5.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2024-4207"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Bitnami"]
- Database Specific Severity
- Medium
Threat ID: 6aa329a391cc7f3848d1c540
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 22:05:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:34:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 02:18:37 UTC
Views: 5
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