CWE
347
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-2030: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in GitLab

First published: Fri Jan 12 2024(Updated: )

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 12.2 prior to 16.5.6, 16.6 prior to 16.6.4, and 16.7 prior to 16.7.2 in which an attacker could potentially modify the metadata of signed commits.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=12.2.0<16.5.6
GitLab>=12.2.0<16.5.6
GitLab>=16.6.0<16.6.4
GitLab>=16.6.0<16.6.4
GitLab=16.7.0
GitLab=16.7.0
GitLab=16.7.1
GitLab=16.7.1

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 16.5.6, 16.6.4, 16.7.2 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-2030?

    CVE-2023-2030 is a critical vulnerability that allows an attacker to modify the metadata of signed commits in GitLab.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-2030?

    To fix CVE-2023-2030, upgrade GitLab to version 16.5.6, 16.6.4, or 16.7.2 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-2030?

    CVE-2023-2030 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 12.2 up to, but not including, 16.5.6, 16.6 up to 16.6.4, and 16.7 up to 16.7.2.

  • What types of GitLab installations are impacted by CVE-2023-2030?

    CVE-2023-2030 affects both GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition installations.

  • Can CVE-2023-2030 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-2030 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to tamper with signed commit metadata.

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