CVE-2023-2233: Missing Authorization in GitLab

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

An improper authorization issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 11.8 before 16.2.8, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.5 and all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.4.1. It allows a project reporter to leak the owner's Sentry instance projects.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=11.8<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=11.8<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=16.3.0<16.3.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.3.0<16.3.5
GitLab GitLab=16.4.0
GitLab GitLab=16.4.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.2.x, 16.3.x, 16.4.x or above.

Event History

Sep 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2233?

CVE-2023-2233 is an improper authorization issue discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting certain versions.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2233?

The severity of CVE-2023-2233 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2023-2233 affect GitLab CE/EE?

CVE-2023-2233 allows a project reporter to leak the owner's Sentry instance projects in certain versions of GitLab CE/EE.

4

Which versions of GitLab CE/EE are affected by CVE-2023-2233?

CVE-2023-2233 affects all versions starting from 11.8 before 16.2.8, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.5, and all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.4.1 of GitLab CE/EE.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-2233?

To fix CVE-2023-2233, it is recommended to upgrade GitLab CE/EE to version 16.2.8, 16.3.5, or 16.4.1 or later.

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