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CVE-2018-8801: GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions version 8.3 up to 10.x before 10.3 are vulnerable to SSRF in the S...

GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions version 8.3 up to 10.x before 10.3 are vulnerable to SSRF in the Services and webhooks component.

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Plain-English summary

Older GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition instances could be tricked through Services or webhooks into making server-side requests. In business terms, a vulnerable GitLab server might reach internal systems that an outside user cannot directly access.

Executive priority

Treat this as a legacy-platform exposure check. It is not marked as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but any still-running pre-10.3 GitLab instance should be prioritized for upgrade or isolation.

Technical view

CVE-2018-8801 is an SSRF issue in GitLab CE and EE versions 8.3 through 10.x before 10.3, affecting the Services and webhooks component. The bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, exploit details, or precise patch mechanics.

Likely exposure

Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running GitLab CE or EE from 8.3 up to pre-10.3 versions, especially where users can configure Services or webhooks. Upgraded instances are not indicated as affected by the supplied record.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, or public weaponization details. SSRF risk depends heavily on GitLab network placement and what internal services the GitLab host can reach.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse in the CVE bundle: no CVSS vector, CWE, or detailed affected CPEs are provided. The strongest grounded facts are the affected GitLab version range, component location, SSRF class, and referenced HackerOne, changelog, and GitLab issue records.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade GitLab CE or EE to 10.3 or later per vendor guidance.
  • Review GitLab changelog and issue references for vendor-confirmed remediation details.
  • Restrict who can configure project Services and webhooks.
  • Limit outbound network access from GitLab to required destinations only.
  • Remove unused Services and webhook integrations.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory all GitLab CE and EE instances and record exact versions.
  • Confirm no production instance is older than GitLab 10.3.
  • Review project Services and webhook configurations for unnecessary entries.
  • Check outbound firewall rules for GitLab server egress restrictions.
  • Review GitLab server logs for unusual outbound request patterns.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
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