CVE-2023-3444: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Jul 13, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.3 before 15.11.10, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.6, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.1, which allows an attacker to merge arbitrary code into protected branches.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=15.3.0<15.11.10
GitLab GitLab>=15.3.0<15.11.10
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.0.0<16.0.6
GitLab GitLab>=16.1.0<16.1.1
GitLab GitLab>=16.1.0<16.1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.11.10
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.6
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab CE/EE 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 vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-3444.

2

What versions of GitLab are affected by this vulnerability?

All versions of GitLab starting from 15.3 before 15.11.10, and all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.6, including all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3444?

The severity of CVE-2023-3444 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

What is the impact of this vulnerability?

This vulnerability allows an attacker to merge arbitrary code into protected branches in GitLab.

5

Are there any known fixes for this vulnerability?

Yes, GitLab has released patches to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of GitLab.

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