CVE-2023-7028

Name: CVE-2023-7028
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-12T14:15:49.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 94.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7028 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.1 prior to 16.1.6, 16.2 prior to 16.2.9, 16.3 prior to 16.3.7, 16.4 prior to 16.4.5, 16.5 prior to 16.5.6, 16.6 prior to 16.6.4, and 16.7 prior to 16.7.2 in which user account password reset emails could be delivered to an unverified email address.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 94.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.1 prior to 16.1.6, 16.2 prior to 16.2.9, 16.3 prior to 16.3.7, 16.4 prior to 16.4.5, 16.5 prior to 16.5.6, 16.6 prior to 16.6.4, and 16.7 prior to 16.7.2 in which user account password reset emails could be delivered to an unverified email address.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

94.95%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by May 22, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.1.0, < 16.1.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.2.0, < 16.2.9
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.3.0, < 16.3.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.4.0, < 16.4.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.5.0, < 16.5.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.6.0, < 16.6.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.7.0, < 16.7.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/436084Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2293343Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/436084Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/2293343Permissions Required
https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/critical-gitlab-account-takeover-vulnerability-cve-2023-7028Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-7028US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7028?

How severe is CVE-2023-7028?

CVE-2023-7028 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 94.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7028?

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