CVE-2023-4647: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab

Published Sep 1, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 15.2 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1 in which the projects API pagination can be skipped, potentially leading to DoS on certain instances.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=15.2.0<16.1.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.2.0<16.1.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.2<16.2.5
GitLab GitLab=16.3.0
GitLab GitLab=16.3.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.3.1, 16.2.5, 16.1.5 or above.

Event History

Sep 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4647?

CVE-2023-4647 is a vulnerability in GitLab that affects all versions starting from 15.2 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, and all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4647?

CVE-2023-4647 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

How does CVE-2023-4647 impact GitLab?

CVE-2023-4647 allows the skipping of projects API pagination, leading to potential denial-of-service (DoS) attacks on certain instances of GitLab.

4

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-4647?

CVE-2023-4647 affects all versions starting from 15.2 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, and all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1 of GitLab.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-4647?

Yes, upgrading to GitLab version 16.1.5, 16.2.5, or 16.3.1 will fix the vulnerability.

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