CVE-2023-2825: Path Traversal

Published May 26, 2023

Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting only version 16.0.0. An unauthenticated malicious user can use a path traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server when an attachment exists in a public project nested within at least five groups.

Affected Software

2 affected components

GitLab GitLab=16.0.0

Event History

May 26, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue affecting GitLab CE/EE?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-2825.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2825?

The severity of CVE-2023-2825 is high with a severity value of 7.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-2825?

Only GitLab CE/EE version 16.0.0 is affected by CVE-2023-2825.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2825?

An unauthenticated malicious user can exploit CVE-2023-2825 by using a path traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server when an attachment exists in a public project nested within at least five groups.

Are there any references for CVE-2023-2825?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-2825 at the following links: [HackerOne Report](https://hackerone.com/reports/1994725), [GitLab Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/412371), [GitLab CVE Repository](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-2825.json).