CVE-2023-5512: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in GitLab
First published: Fri Dec 15 2023(Updated: )
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.3 before 16.4.4, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.4, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.2. File integrity may be compromised when specific HTML encoding is used for file names leading for incorrect representation in the UI.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=16.3.0<16.4.4 | |
| GitLab | >=16.3.0<16.4.4 | |
| GitLab | >=16.5.0<16.5.4 | |
| GitLab | >=16.5.0<16.5.4 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 16.6.2, 16.5.4, 16.4.4 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5512?
CVE-2023-5512 is considered a significant vulnerability that may lead to file integrity compromise in affected versions of GitLab.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5512?
To fix CVE-2023-5512, upgrade GitLab to version 16.4.4 or later, or to version 16.5.4 or later, or to version 16.6.2 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-5512?
CVEs affecting this vulnerability include all versions of GitLab from 16.3.0 to 16.4.4, 16.5.0 to 16.5.4, and 16.6.0 to 16.6.2.
What can happen if CVE-2023-5512 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-5512 may lead to compromised file integrity, potentially allowing unauthorized users to manipulate file systems.
Is CVE-2023-5512 related to HTML encoding issues?
Yes, CVE-2023-5512 is specifically related to vulnerabilities arising from improper HTML encoding used in file names.
- agent/references
- agent/event
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/title
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/gitlab
- canonical/gitlab
- version/gitlab/16.3.0
- version/gitlab/16.5.0
- version/gitlab/16.6.0