What is the severity of CVE-2023-1836?

CVE-2023-1836 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data.

How does CVE-2023-1836 affect GitLab users?

CVE-2023-1836 allows attackers to exploit cross-site scripting when viewing XML files in raw mode, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1836?

To fix CVE-2023-1836, update your GitLab instance to version 15.9.6, 15.10.5, or 15.11.1 or later.

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-1836?

CVE-2023-1836 affects GitLab versions from 5.1 before 15.9.6, from 15.10 before 15.10.5, and from 15.11 before 15.11.1.

What measures can be taken to mitigate CVE-2023-1836?

Mitigation steps include limiting access to raw XML file viewing for untrusted users until the software is updated.

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CVE-2023-1836

medium

5.4

CWE

3/5/2023

29/1/2025

CVE-2023-1836: XSS

First published: Wed May 03 2023(Updated: )

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 5.1 before 15.9.6, all versions starting from 15.10 before 15.10.5, all versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.1. When viewing an XML file in a repository in "raw" mode, it can be made to render as HTML if viewed under specific circumstances

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	>=5.1<15.9.6
GitLab	>=15.10<15.10.5
GitLab	>=15.11<15.11.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1836?
CVE-2023-1836 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data.
How does CVE-2023-1836 affect GitLab users?
CVE-2023-1836 allows attackers to exploit cross-site scripting when viewing XML files in raw mode, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1836?
To fix CVE-2023-1836, update your GitLab instance to version 15.9.6, 15.10.5, or 15.11.1 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-1836?
CVE-2023-1836 affects GitLab versions from 5.1 before 15.9.6, from 15.10 before 15.10.5, and from 15.11 before 15.11.1.
What measures can be taken to mitigate CVE-2023-1836?
Mitigation steps include limiting access to raw XML file viewing for untrusted users until the software is updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1836?
CVE-2023-1836 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on user data.
How does CVE-2023-1836 affect GitLab users?
CVE-2023-1836 allows attackers to exploit cross-site scripting when viewing XML files in raw mode, potentially leading to unauthorized script execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1836?
To fix CVE-2023-1836, update your GitLab instance to version 15.9.6, 15.10.5, or 15.11.1 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-1836?
CVE-2023-1836 affects GitLab versions from 5.1 before 15.9.6, from 15.10 before 15.10.5, and from 15.11 before 15.11.1.
What measures can be taken to mitigate CVE-2023-1836?
Mitigation steps include limiting access to raw XML file viewing for untrusted users until the software is updated.