SB2023052347 - Path traversal in GitLab



SB2023052347 - Path traversal in GitLab

Published: May 23, 2023 Updated: July 26, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023052347
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2825)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when an attachment exists in a public project nested within at least five groups. A remote attacker can read arbitrary file on the server.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.