Is CVE-2024-8754 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-8754 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-8754 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-8754 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-8754?

CVE-2024-8754 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2024-8754

CWE-642Published: September 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE/CE affecting all versions from 16.9.7 prior to 17.1.7, 17.2 prior to 17.2.5, and 17.3 prior to 17.3.2. An improper input validation error allows attacker to squat on accounts via linking arbitrary unclaimed provider identities when JWT authentication is configured.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-8754 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.