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CVE-2024-4994

GitLab cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.35%
  1. Published20 Jun 2025

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.1.0 before 16.11.5, all versions starting from 17.0 before 17.0.3, all versions starting from 17.1.0 before 17.1.1 which allowed for a CSRF attack on GitLab's GraphQL API leading to the execution of arbitrary GraphQL mutations.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

GitLab17.1.0 · ≥ 16.1.0 < 16.11.5 · ≥ 17.0.0 < 17.0.3

Remediation

Fixed in
GitLab≥ 16.11.5

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-4994 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-4994 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.35%.

How severe is CVE-2024-4994?

CVE-2024-4994 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-4994?

Affected products include GitLab.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4994?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example GitLab 16.11.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.