enumeration

1. Discovery

Web Browser:

• Visiting the GitLab URL directly will usually display the GitLab login page, revealing its presence.

2. Enumeration

Version Enumeration:

• The GitLab version is typically found on the /help page, but it requires authentication.

• If registration is disabled, low-risk exploits might be attempted, but this is generally discouraged without explicit permission.

Public Projects (/explore):

• Visit the /explore page to find public projects.

• These projects may contain:

  • API interaction scripts.

  • Configuration files with secrets.

  • SSH private keys.

  • Source code for vulnerability analysis.

Registration (/users/sign_up):

• Attempt to register an account.

• If successful, gain access to potentially more internal projects.

• Use the registration form to enumerate valid usernames and email addresses.

  • Trying to register an account with an existing email will produce the error "Email has already been taken".

  • Trying to register an account with an existing username will produce the error "Username has already been taken".

Credential Testing (OSINT):

• If credentials are obtained from OSINT (e.g., Dehashed), attempt to log in.

Internal Projects:

• Once logged in, check the /explore page again for internal projects that are now available.

• Review the source code of internal projects for sensitive information.

Search Functionality:

• Use the search function within GitLab to look for sensitive information like passwords, API keys, and usernames.

Groups and Snippets:

• Explore the "groups" and "snippets" sections for potentially valuable information.

3. Security Considerations

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA):

• GitLab's 2FA is disabled by default, creating a security risk.

Fail2Ban:

• Implement Fail2Ban to block brute-force login attempts.

IP Restrictions:

• Restrict GitLab access to specific IP addresses if it must be externally accessible.

Account Registration:

• Restrict account registration to company email addresses and require administrative approval.

Key Takeaways

• GitLab repositories can contain sensitive information.

• Enumerating user accounts and email addresses is possible through the registration process.

• Public projects and internal repositories are valuable sources of information.

• Proper security configurations are crucial to protect GitLab instances.