What is the vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue?

The vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue is CVE-2023-3401.

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-3401?

The severity level of CVE-2023-3401 is medium (6.5).

What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?

An attacker can create repositories with malicious code using the main branch of a repository with a specially designed name.

Are there any references for more information on CVE-2023-3401?

Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2023-3401 at the following references: [GitLab Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/416252), [HackerOne Report](https://hackerone.com/reports/2031845)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-3401

medium

6.5

CWE

2/8/2023

18/9/2024

CVE-2023-3401: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in GitLab

Q: Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-3401?

The versions affected by CVE-2023-3401 are all versions before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, and all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2.

First published: Wed Aug 02 2023(Updated: )

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2. The main branch of a repository with a specially designed name allows an attacker to create repositories with malicious code.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab GitLab	<16.0.8
GitLab GitLab	>=16.1<16.1.3
GitLab GitLab	>=16.2<16.2.2

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 16.2.2, 16.1.3, 16.0.8 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue?
The vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue is CVE-2023-3401.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-3401?
The severity level of CVE-2023-3401 is medium (6.5).
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-3401?
The versions affected by CVE-2023-3401 are all versions before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, and all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2.
What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An attacker can create repositories with malicious code using the main branch of a repository with a specially designed name.
Are there any references for more information on CVE-2023-3401?
Yes, you can find more information on CVE-2023-3401 at the following references: [GitLab Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/416252), [HackerOne Report](https://hackerone.com/reports/2031845)

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