CVE-2023-2181: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions before 15.9.8, 15.10.0 before 15.10.7, and 15.11.0 before 15.11.3. A malicious developer could use a git feature called refs/replace to smuggle content into a merge request which would not be visible during review in the UI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2181?
CVE-2023-2181 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by a malicious developer.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2181?
To fix CVE-2023-2181, upgrade GitLab to version 15.9.8, 15.10.7, or 15.11.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-2181?
CVE-2023-2181 affects all versions of GitLab before 15.9.8, 15.10.0 before 15.10.7, and 15.11.0 before 15.11.3.
What impact does CVE-2023-2181 have on the code review process?
CVE-2023-2181 allows a malicious developer to hide code changes in a merge request, potentially bypassing review.
Is CVE-2023-2181 related to any specific feature in GitLab?
Yes, CVE-2023-2181 is related to the git feature 'refs/replace' that can be exploited to inject content into merge requests.