CVE-2023-3399

Name: CVE-2023-3399
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-06T13:15:09.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3399 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 11.6 before 16.3.6, all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.4.2, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.1. It was possible for an unauthorised project or group member to read the CI/CD variables using the custom project templates.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 11.6 before 16.3.6, all versions starting from 16.4 before 16.4.2, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.1. It was possible for an unauthorised project or group member to read the CI/CD variables using the custom project templates.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-201

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.6.0, < 12.9.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.10.0, < 12.10.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	13.0.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/416244Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/2021616Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/416244Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/2021616Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3399?

How severe is CVE-2023-3399?

CVE-2023-3399 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3399?

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