CVE-2023-4658

Name: CVE-2023-4658
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-01T07:15:10.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.1/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4658 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 8.13 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 an attacker to abuse the `Allowed to merge` permission as a guest user, when granted the permission through a group.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 8.13 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 an attacker to abuse the `Allowed to merge` permission as a guest user, when granted the permission through a group.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 8.13.0, < 16.4.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.5.0, < 16.5.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	16.6.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/423835Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2104540Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/423835Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2104540Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4658?

How severe is CVE-2023-4658?

CVE-2023-4658 has a CVSS score of 3.1/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4658?

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