CVE-2023-3904: Unvalidated timeSpent value leads to unable to load issues on Issue board

Published Dec 13, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting before 16.4.4, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.4, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.2. It was possible to overflow the time spent on an issue that altered the details shown in the issue boards.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab<16.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=16.5<16.5.4
GitLab GitLab>=16.6<16.6.2
GitLab GitLab EE>=16.5<16.5.4, >=16.6<16.6.2
16.5.416.6.2

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 16.5.4Fixed in 16.6.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.4.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.5.4
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.6.2

Event History

Dec 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3904?

CVE-2023-3904 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting certain versions of GitLab EE.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-3904?

To fix CVE-2023-3904, update GitLab EE to versions 16.4.4, 16.5.4, or 16.6.2 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-3904?

CVE-2023-3904 affects GitLab EE versions before 16.4.4, between 16.5 and 16.5.4, and between 16.6 and 16.6.2.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-3904?

The impact of CVE-2023-3904 includes an overflow of the time spent on an issue, potentially altering issue details.

5

Is CVE-2023-3904 fixed in the latest GitLab version?

Yes, CVE-2023-3904 is fixed in the latest GitLab versions 16.4.4, 16.5.4, and 16.6.2.

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