CVE-2023-1555: Missing Authorization in GitLab

Published Sep 1, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 15.2 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1. A namespace-level banned user can access the API.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=15.2.0<16.1.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.2.0<16.1.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.5
GitLab GitLab=16.3.0
GitLab GitLab=16.3.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.3.1, 16.2.5, 16.1.5 or above.

Event History

Sep 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1555?

CVE-2023-1555 is an issue discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 15.2 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1. A namespace-level banned user can access the API.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1555?

The severity of CVE-2023-1555 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-1555?

CVE-2023-1555 affects GitLab versions 15.2 to 16.1.5, 16.2 to 16.2.5, and 16.3 to 16.3.1.

4

How can a namespace-level banned user access the API?

A namespace-level banned user can access the API due to the vulnerability in GitLab.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1555?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-1555 on the GitLab issue page (https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/398587) and the HackerOne report (https://hackerone.com/reports/1911908).

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