CVE-2023-0050

Name: CVE-2023-0050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-09T22:15:51.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 92.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0050 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.7 before 15.7.8, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.4, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.2. A specially crafted Kroki diagram could lead to a stored XSS on the client side which allows attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims.. EPSS estimates a 92.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.7 before 15.7.8, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.4, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.2. A specially crafted Kroki diagram could lead to a stored XSS on the client side which allows attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

92.42%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.7, < 15.7.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.8, < 15.8.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.9, < 15.9.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0050.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/387023Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1731349Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0050.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/387023Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1731349Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0050?

How severe is CVE-2023-0050?

CVE-2023-0050 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 92.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0050?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST