CVE-2023-3979: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Sep 29, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.6 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 that upstream members to collaborate with you on your branch get permission to write to the merge request’s source branch.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=10.6<16.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=10.6<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 to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.4.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.3.5
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.2.8

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 CVE-2023-3979?

CVE-2023-3979 is an issue discovered in GitLab affecting multiple versions before 16.2.8 and 16.3.5.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3979?

The severity of CVE-2023-3979 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-3979?

All versions starting from 10.6 before 16.2.8, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.5, and version 16.4.0.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-3979?

Upgrade to GitLab version 16.2.8, 16.3.5, or 16.4.1 to fix CVE-2023-3979.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3979?

More information about CVE-2023-3979 can be found at the following references: - [GitLab Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/419972) - [HackerOne Report](https://hackerone.com/reports/2082560)

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