URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in GitLab (CVE-2024-4283)
GitLab EE contains an open redirect vulnerability (CVE-2024-4283) affecting versions from 11.1.0 up to but excluding 17.1.7, 17.2.0 up to but excluding 17.2.5, and 17.3.0 up to but excluding 17.3.2. This flaw can break the OAuth flow under certain conditions, potentially allowing an attacker to take over user accounts. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and a patch is available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-4283 is an open redirect vulnerability in GitLab EE that affects multiple version ranges starting from 11.1.0 through versions prior to 17.1.7, 17.2.5, and 17.3.2. The issue can be exploited by manipulating the OAuth authentication flow, enabling an attacker to redirect users to untrusted sites and potentially take over accounts. The vulnerability is fixed in versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, and 17.3.2 and later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to hijack user accounts by interfering with the OAuth authentication process via an open redirect. This could lead to unauthorized access to user data and GitLab resources. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official patches by upgrading GitLab EE to version 17.1.7, 17.2.5, 17.3.2 or later. Since a patch is available, remediation should be performed promptly to prevent potential account takeover via the OAuth flow.
URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in GitLab (CVE-2024-4283)
Description
GitLab EE contains an open redirect vulnerability (CVE-2024-4283) affecting versions from 11.1.0 up to but excluding 17.1.7, 17.2.0 up to but excluding 17.2.5, and 17.3.0 up to but excluding 17.3.2. This flaw can break the OAuth flow under certain conditions, potentially allowing an attacker to take over user accounts. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating and a patch is available.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4283 is an open redirect vulnerability in GitLab EE that affects multiple version ranges starting from 11.1.0 through versions prior to 17.1.7, 17.2.5, and 17.3.2. The issue can be exploited by manipulating the OAuth authentication flow, enabling an attacker to redirect users to untrusted sites and potentially take over accounts. The vulnerability is fixed in versions 17.1.7, 17.2.5, and 17.3.2 and later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to hijack user accounts by interfering with the OAuth authentication process via an open redirect. This could lead to unauthorized access to user data and GitLab resources. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Apply the official patches by upgrading GitLab EE to version 17.1.7, 17.2.5, 17.3.2 or later. Since a patch is available, remediation should be performed promptly to prevent potential account takeover via the OAuth flow.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- BIT-gitlab-2024-4283
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.5.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2024-4283"]
- Ecosystems
- ["Bitnami"]
- Database Specific Severity
- Medium
Threat ID: 6aa329a391cc7f3848d1c53e
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 22:05:23 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 22:34:29 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 00:51:08 UTC
Views: 5
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