CVE-2023-5226
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CVE-2023-5226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions before 16.4.3, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1. Under certain circumstances, a malicious actor bypass prohibited branch checks using a specially crafted branch name to manipulate repository content in the UI.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions before 16.4.3, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1. Under certain circumstances, a malicious actor bypass prohibited branch checks using a specially crafted branch name to manipulate repository content in the UI.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | < 16.4.3 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 16.5.0, < 16.5.3 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 16.6.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/426400Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2173053Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/426400Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/2173053Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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