CVE-2023-2442: XSS

Published Jun 7, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.7, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.2. A specially crafted merge request could lead to a stored XSS on the client side which allows attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims.

Affected Software

4 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=15.11.0<15.11.7
GitLab GitLab>=15.11.0<15.11.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.2

Event History

Jun 7, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue?

The vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue is CVE-2023-2442.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2442?

The severity of CVE-2023-2442 is high with a score of 5.4.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-2442?

All versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.7, and all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.2 of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-2442.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-2442?

A specially crafted merge request could lead to a stored XSS on the client side, allowing attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-2442?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-2442, update GitLab to version 15.11.7 or later for versions 15.11.x, and update to version 16.0.2 or later for versions 16.0.x.

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