CVE-2023-3914: Incorrect User Management in GitLab

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

A business logic error in GitLab EE affecting all versions prior to 16.2.8, 16.3 prior to 16.3.5, and 16.4 prior to 16.4.1 allows access to internal projects. A service account is not deleted when a namespace is deleted, allowing access to internal projects.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=16.3.0<16.3.5
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 severity of CVE-2023-3914?

The severity of CVE-2023-3914 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

Which versions of GitLab EE are affected by CVE-2023-3914?

All versions of GitLab EE prior to 16.2.8, 16.3.0 to 16.3.5, and version 16.4.0 are affected by CVE-2023-3914.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2023-3914?

CVE-2023-3914 allows unauthorized access to internal projects in GitLab EE.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3914?

To fix CVE-2023-3914, update GitLab EE to version 16.2.8, 16.3.5, or 16.4.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3914?

More information about CVE-2023-3914 can be found at the following references: - [GitLab Issue 418115](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/418115) - [HackerOne Report 2040822](https://hackerone.com/reports/2040822)

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