CVE-2023-2485: Incorrect Privilege Assignment in GitLab
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 14.1 before 15.10.8, all versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.7, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.2. A malicious maintainer in a project can escalate other users to Owners in that project if they import members from another project that those other users are Owners of.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2485?
CVE-2023-2485 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2485?
To fix CVE-2023-2485, update to GitLab versions 15.10.8, 15.11.7, or 16.0.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-2485?
CVE-2023-2485 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting GitLab.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-2485?
CVE-2023-2485 affects all users of GitLab CE/EE from versions 14.1 to 15.10.8, 15.11 to 15.11.7, and 16.0 to 16.0.2.
Can a malicious maintainer exploit CVE-2023-2485?
Yes, a malicious maintainer can exploit CVE-2023-2485 to escalate other users to Owner status within their projects.