CVE-2023-3906: Improper Validation of Specified Type of Input in GitLab

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

An input validation issue in the asset proxy in GitLab EE, affecting all versions from 12.3 prior to 16.2.8, 16.3 prior to 16.3.5, and 16.4 prior to 16.4.1, allowed an authenticated attacker to craft image urls which bypass the asset proxy.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.3<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=12.3<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

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.3.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade GitLab EE to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.4.1

Event History

Sep 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-3906.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3906?

The severity of CVE-2023-3906 is low.

3

Which versions of GitLab EE are affected by CVE-2023-3906?

All versions from 12.3 prior to 16.2.8, 16.3 prior to 16.3.5, and 16.4 prior to 16.4.1 are affected by CVE-2023-3906.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-3906?

An authenticated attacker can craft image URLs which bypass the asset proxy.

5

Are there any known references for CVE-2023-3906?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-3906 at the following URLs: [reference 1](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/419213), [reference 2](https://hackerone.com/reports/2071411).

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