CVE-2023-3413: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in GitLab

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.8, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.5, all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.4.1. It was possible to read the source code of a project through a fork created before changing visibility to only project members.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=16.3.0<16.3.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.3.0<16.3.5
GitLab GitLab=16.4.0
GitLab GitLab=16.4.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.4.1, 16.3.5, 16.2.8 or above.

Event History

Sep 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-3413.

2

Which version of GitLab is affected by this vulnerability?

All versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.8, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.5, and version 16.4.0 are affected by this vulnerability.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-3413?

CVE-2023-3413 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by creating a fork of a project before changing its visibility, allowing them to read the source code of the project.

5

Are there any patches or fixes available for this vulnerability?

Yes, GitLab has released patches for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest patched version of GitLab to mitigate the risk.

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