CWE
863 400
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-1071

First published: Wed Apr 05 2023(Updated: )

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions from 15.5 before 15.8.5, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.4, all versions starting from 15.10 before 15.10.1. Due to improper permissions checks it was possible for an unauthorised user to remove an issue from an epic.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=15.5.0<15.8.5
GitLab>=15.5.0<15.8.5
GitLab>=15.9.0<15.9.4
GitLab>=15.9.0<15.9.4
GitLab=15.10.0
GitLab=15.10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-1071?

    CVE-2023-1071 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper permission checks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-1071?

    To fix CVE-2023-1071, upgrade GitLab to versions 15.8.5, 15.9.4, or 15.10.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-1071?

    CVE-2023-1071 affects all GitLab versions from 15.5 before 15.8.5, 15.9 before 15.9.4, and 15.10 before 15.10.1.

  • What type of access does CVE-2023-1071 exploit?

    CVE-2023-1071 exploits improper permissions, allowing unauthorized users to remove issues from epics.

  • Is CVE-2023-1071 a critical vulnerability?

    No, CVE-2023-1071 is considered a medium severity vulnerability, not critical.

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