CVE-2023-3362: Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in GitLab

Published Jul 13, 2023
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Updated

An information disclosure issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.0 prior to 16.0.6, and version 16.1.0 allows unauthenticated actors to access the import error information if a project was imported from GitHub.

Affected Software

4 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.6
GitLab GitLab=16.1.0
GitLab GitLab=16.1.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.1.1

Event History

Jul 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:08 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:08 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
03:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3362?

The severity of CVE-2023-3362 is medium with a severity value of 5.3.

2

How does CVE-2023-3362 affect GitLab CE/EE?

CVE-2023-3362 affects all versions of GitLab CE/EE from 16.0 prior to 16.0.6, and version 16.1.0.

3

Who does CVE-2023-3362 affect?

CVE-2023-3362 affects users of GitLab CE/EE versions 16.0 prior to 16.0.6 and version 16.1.0.

4

How can unauthenticated actors exploit CVE-2023-3362?

Unauthenticated actors can exploit CVE-2023-3362 by accessing the import error information of a project that was imported from GitHub.

5

Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2023-3362?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-3362 is available in GitLab CE/EE version 16.0.6 and version 16.1.0.

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