Vulnerability identifier: #VU57048
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application may let a malicious user create an OAuth client application with arbitrary scope names. A remote authenticated attacker can trick a victim to authorize the malicious client application using the spoofed scope name and description.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 7.7 - 14.3.0
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 7.7.0 - 14.3.0
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2021/09/30/security-release-gitlab-14-3-1-released/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.