Vulnerability identifier: #VU81312
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within math rendering in markdown. A remote user can hijack some links and buttons on the GitLab UI to a malicious page.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 8.15 - 16.4.0
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 8.15.0 - 16.4.0
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/09/28/security-release-gitlab-16-4-1-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.