CVE-2023-0518

Name: CVE-2023-0518
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-13T23:15:11.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0518 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 14.0 before 15.6.7, all versions starting from 15.7 before 15.7.6, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.1. It was possible to trigger a DoS attack by uploading a malicious Helm chart.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 14.0 before 15.6.7, all versions starting from 15.7 before 15.7.6, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.1. It was possible to trigger a DoS attack by uploading a malicious Helm chart.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.0, < 15.6.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.7, < 15.7.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.8, < 15.8.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0518.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/383082Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1766973Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0518.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/383082Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1766973Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0518?

How severe is CVE-2023-0518?

CVE-2023-0518 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0518?

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