CVE-2023-3964

Name: CVE-2023-3964
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-01T07:15:09.62+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-3964 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.2 before 16.4.3, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1. It was possible for users to access composer packages on public projects that have package registry disabled in the project settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.2 before 16.4.3, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1. It was possible for users to access composer packages on public projects that have package registry disabled in the project settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.2.0, < 16.4.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.5.0, < 16.5.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	16.6.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/419857Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2037316Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/419857Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2037316Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-3964?

How severe is CVE-2023-3964?

CVE-2023-3964 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3964?

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-2023-3964?

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Source: NVD / NIST