Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataGitLab contains a flaw (CWE-639) that exposes sensitive user credentials when a user is assigned to an issue or merge request. The NVD description states that fixes were included in versions 8.15.8, 8.16.7, and 8.17.4, released on March 20th 2017. The vulnerability is rated 6.3 (MEDIUM) under CVSS v3.0, and the affected data lists GitLab 8.2.0 through 8.2.4.
NVD description
Multiple versions of GitLab expose sensitive user credentials when assigning a user to an issue or merge request. A fix was included in versions 8.15.8, 8.16.7, and 8.17.4, which were released on March 20th 2017 at 23:59 UTC.
EPSS · FIRST.org
1.1%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 64% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v3.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 28 mars 2017
- Updated
- 17 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- support@hackerone.com
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (12)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97157Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2017/03/20/gitlab-8-dot-17-dot-4-security-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/29661ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97157Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://about.gitlab.com/2017/03/20/gitlab-8-dot-17-dot-4-security-release/Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/29661ExploitVendor Advisory
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