CVE-2023-3922: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') in GitLab

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 8.15 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 hijack some links and buttons on the GitLab UI to a malicious page.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.15<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=8.15<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 version 16.4.1, 16.3.5, 16.2.8

Event History

Sep 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue?

The vulnerability ID for this GitLab issue is CVE-2023-3922.

2

What is the severity level of vulnerability CVE-2023-3922?

The severity level of vulnerability CVE-2023-3922 is high.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-3922?

Versions starting from 8.15 before 16.2.8, versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.5, and version 16.4.0 are affected by CVE-2023-3922.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-3922?

CVE-2023-3922 allows an attacker to hijack links and buttons on the GitLab UI and redirect users to a malicious page.

5

Are there any references for more information about CVE-2023-3922?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-3922 in the GitLab issue tracker (https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/394770) and on HackerOne (https://hackerone.com/reports/1887323).

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