What is the vulnerability identifier for this GitLab vulnerability?

The vulnerability identifier for this GitLab vulnerability is CVE-2023-3949.

What versions of GitLab are affected by this vulnerability?

This vulnerability affects GitLab versions starting from 11.3 before 16.4.3, starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, and starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1.

What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-3949?

The severity rating of CVE-2023-3949 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.

How can unauthorized users view a public project's release descriptions in GitLab due to this vulnerability?

Unauthorized users can view a public project's release descriptions in GitLab by accessing the atom endpoint.

Where can I find more information about this GitLab vulnerability?

You can find more information about this GitLab vulnerability at the following references: [link1](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/419664), [link2](https://hackerone.com/reports/2079374).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-3949

medium

5.3

CWE

201

1/12/2023

10/10/2024

CVE-2023-3949: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in GitLab

First published: Fri Dec 01 2023(Updated: )

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 11.3 before 16.4.3, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1. It was possible for unauthorized users to view a public projects' release descriptions via an atom endpoint when release access on the public was set to only project members.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab GitLab	>=11.3.0<16.4.3
GitLab GitLab	>=11.3.0<16.4.3
GitLab GitLab	>=16.5.0<16.5.3
GitLab GitLab	>=16.5.0<16.5.3
GitLab GitLab	=16.6.0
GitLab GitLab	=16.6.0

Remedy

Upgrade to version 16.4.3, 16.5.3 or 16.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability identifier for this GitLab vulnerability?
The vulnerability identifier for this GitLab vulnerability is CVE-2023-3949.
What versions of GitLab are affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects GitLab versions starting from 11.3 before 16.4.3, starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, and starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-3949?
The severity rating of CVE-2023-3949 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How can unauthorized users view a public project's release descriptions in GitLab due to this vulnerability?
Unauthorized users can view a public project's release descriptions in GitLab by accessing the atom endpoint.
Where can I find more information about this GitLab vulnerability?
You can find more information about this GitLab vulnerability at the following references: [link1](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/419664), [link2](https://hackerone.com/reports/2079374).

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