CVE-2023-3444

Name: CVE-2023-3444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-13T03:15:10.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3444 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.3 before 15.11.10, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.6, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.1, which allows an attacker to merge arbitrary code into protected branches.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.3 before 15.11.10, all versions starting from 16.0 before 16.0.6, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.1, which allows an attacker to merge arbitrary code into protected branches.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.3.0, < 15.11.10
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.0.0, < 16.0.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/406803Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1928709Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/406803Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1928709Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3444?

How severe is CVE-2023-3444?

CVE-2023-3444 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3444?

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-2023-3444?

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Source: NVD / NIST