Vulnerability identifier: #VU81292

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5106

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
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 application does not properly impose security restrictions. A remote user can impersonate users in CI pipelines through direct transfer group imports.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 13.12.0 - 16.4.0

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/09/28/security-release-gitlab-16-4-1-released/

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Q & A

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.