CVE-2023-2200: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in GitLab

Published Jul 13, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 7.14 before 15.11.10, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.6, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.1, which allows an attacker to inject HTML in an email address field.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=7.14.0<15.11.10
GitLab GitLab>=7.14.0<15.11.10
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.1.0<16.1.1
GitLab GitLab>=16.1.0<16.1.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 15.11.10, 16.0.6, 16.1.1 or above.

Event History

Jul 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
03:15 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue?

The vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue is CVE-2023-2200.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-2200?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-2200 is medium.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-2200?

All versions of GitLab starting from 7.14 before 15.11.10, starting from 16.0 before 16.0.6, and starting from 16.1 before 16.1.1 are affected.

4

What is the impact of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-2200?

The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject HTML in an email address field.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-2200?

Yes, GitLab has released patches to fix the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of GitLab.

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