CVE-2023-0120

Name: CVE-2023-0120
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-01T11:15:40.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0120 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1. Due to improper permission validation it was possible to edit labels description by an unauthorised user.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1. Due to improper permission validation it was possible to edit labels description by an unauthorised user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 10.0.0, < 16.1.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.2, < 16.2.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	16.3.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/387531Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1818425Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/387531Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1818425Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0120?

How severe is CVE-2023-0120?

CVE-2023-0120 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0120?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0120?

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Source: NVD / NIST