What is the severity of CVE-2023-6955?

CVE-2023-6955 is considered a significant vulnerability due to the missing authorization check allowing unauthorized workspace creation.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6955?

To fix CVE-2023-6955, upgrade to GitLab version 16.5.6, 16.6.4 or 16.7.2 or later.

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-6955?

CVE-2023-6955 affects all versions prior to 16.5.6, 16.6 before 16.6.4, and 16.7 before 16.7.2 of GitLab.

What does CVE-2023-6955 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2023-6955 allows an attacker to create a workspace in one group that is improperly associated with an agent from another group.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6955?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2023-6955 other than applying the necessary software updates as soon as possible.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-6955

medium

6.6

CWE

862

EPSS

0.046%

12/1/2024

15/10/2024

CVE-2023-6955: Missing Authorization in GitLab

First published: Fri Jan 12 2024(Updated: )

A missing authorization check vulnerability exists in GitLab Remote Development affecting all versions prior to 16.5.6, 16.6 prior to 16.6.4 and 16.7 prior to 16.7.2. This condition allows an attacker to create a workspace in one group that is associated with an agent from another group.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	<16.5.6
GitLab	<16.5.6
GitLab	>=16.6.0<16.6.4
GitLab	>=16.6.0<16.6.4
GitLab	=16.7.0
GitLab	=16.7.0
GitLab	=16.7.1
GitLab	=16.7.1

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 16.7.2, 16.6.4, 16.5.6 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6955?
CVE-2023-6955 is considered a significant vulnerability due to the missing authorization check allowing unauthorized workspace creation.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6955?
To fix CVE-2023-6955, upgrade to GitLab version 16.5.6, 16.6.4 or 16.7.2 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-6955?
CVE-2023-6955 affects all versions prior to 16.5.6, 16.6 before 16.6.4, and 16.7 before 16.7.2 of GitLab.
What does CVE-2023-6955 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2023-6955 allows an attacker to create a workspace in one group that is improperly associated with an agent from another group.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6955?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2023-6955 other than applying the necessary software updates as soon as possible.

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