CVE-2023-6682: Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity in GitLab

Published May 8, 2024
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 16.9 prior to 16.9.7, starting from 16.10 prior to 16.10.5, and starting from 16.11 prior to 16.11.2. A problem with the processing logic for Discord Integrations Chat Messages can lead to a regular expression DoS attack on the server.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=16.9.0<16.9.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.9.0<16.9.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.10.0<16.10.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.10.0<16.10.5
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<16.11.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.11.0<16.11.2
GitLab GitLab>=16.9<16.9.7, >=16.10<16.10.5, >=16.11<16.11.2
16.9.716.10.516.11.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.9.7, 16.10.5, 16.11.2 or above.

Event History

May 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:42 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:42 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6682?

CVE-2023-6682 has a moderate severity level due to potential impacts on GitLab's Discord Integrations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6682?

To fix CVE-2023-6682, upgrade your GitLab installation to version 16.9.7, 16.10.5, or 16.11.2 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-6682?

CVE-2023-6682 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 16.9.0 to 16.9.6, 16.10.0 to 16.10.4, and 16.11.0 to 16.11.1.

4

What are the impacts associated with CVE-2023-6682?

The impact of CVE-2023-6682 includes potential exploitation of the processing logic for Discord Integrations Chat Messages.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6682?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2023-6682, so upgrading is the recommended solution.

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