CVE-2023-5117

Name: CVE-2023-5117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-25T15:15:05.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.7/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5117 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 17.6.0 in which users were unaware that files uploaded to comments on confidential issues and epics of public projects could be accessed without authentication via a direct link to the uploaded file URL.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 17.6.0 in which users were unaware that files uploaded to comments on confidential issues and epics of public projects could be accessed without authentication via a direct link to the uploaded file URL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-213

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 17.6.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/398250Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5117?

How severe is CVE-2023-5117?

CVE-2023-5117 has a CVSS score of 3.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5117?

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