CVE-2023-6502

Name: CVE-2023-6502
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-23T11:15:22.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6502 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial of Service (DoS) condition has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 16.10.6, version 16.11 before 16.11.3, and 17.0 before 17.0.1. It is possible for an attacker to cause a denial of service using a crafted wiki page.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Denial of Service (DoS) condition has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 16.10.6, version 16.11 before 16.11.3, and 17.0 before 17.0.1. It is possible for an attacker to cause a denial of service using a crafted wiki page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 16.10.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.11.0, < 16.11.3
Gitlab	Gitlab	17.0.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/433534Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/2263638Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/433534Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/2263638Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6502?

How severe is CVE-2023-6502?

CVE-2023-6502 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6502?

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