Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-5226
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.
Products affected by CVE-2023-5226
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:16.6.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:16.6.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-5226
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 28 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-5226
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.8
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.2
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3.6
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GitLab Inc. | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-5226
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: cve@gitlab.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-5226
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2173053
Sign in | HackerOnePermissions Required;Third Party Advisory
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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/426400
Not FoundBroken Link;Vendor Advisory
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