An update on project runner registration token exposed through issues quick actions vulnerability

On March 20, 2019, GitLab released a critical security update to address a vulnerability in quick actions for issues that risked exposing project runner registration tokens to unauthorized users, following a report from its HackerOne program. A patch was applied to GitLab.com on March 17, 2019, to mitigate the issue, and a critical security fix was expedited for self-managed customers. On March 24, 2019, GitLab reset runner registration tokens for all projects on GitLab.com, advising users with automation dependent on these tokens to update their scripts with new tokens. An initial investigation found no evidence of security compromise, but GitLab committed to ongoing investigations and improving detection measures. In line with its transparency values, GitLab communicated the incident and apologized for any impact, emphasizing its commitment to information security and intentions to expand its security team. The company later updated its guidance for users affected by the token reset, reinforcing the need for script updates.

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