CVE-2023-1204

Name: CVE-2023-1204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-03T21:15:16.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1204 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 10.1 before 15.10.8, all versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.7, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.2. A user could use an unverified email as a public email and commit email by sending a specifically crafted request on user update settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 10.1 before 15.10.8, all versions starting from 15.11 before 15.11.7, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.2. A user could use an unverified email as a public email and commit email by sending a specifically crafted request on user update settings.

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

0.51%

39.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 10.0, < 12.9.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.10, < 12.10.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.0, < 13.0.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-1204.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/394745Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1881598Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-1204.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/394745Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1881598Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/394745Broken Link

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1204?

How severe is CVE-2023-1204?

CVE-2023-1204 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1204?

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-2023-1204?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST