CVE-2023-0756

Name: CVE-2023-0756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-03T22:15:16.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0756 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions before 15.9.6, all versions starting from 15.10 before 15.10.5, all versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.1. The main branch of a repository with a specially crafted name allows an attacker to create repositories with malicious code, victims who clone or download these repositories will execute arbitrary code on their systems.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions before 15.9.6, all versions starting from 15.10 before 15.10.5, all versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.1. The main branch of a repository with a specially crafted name allows an attacker to create repositories with malicious code, victims who clone or download these repositories will execute arbitrary code on their systems.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 15.9.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.10, < 15.10.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.11, < 15.11.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0756.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/390910Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1864278Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-0756.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/390910Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1864278Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0756?

How severe is CVE-2023-0756?

CVE-2023-0756 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0756?

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-2023-0756?

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Source: NVD / NIST