Vulnerability identifier: #VU84415

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6051

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 the GitLab web interface does not ensure the integrity of information when downloading the source code from installation packages or tags. A remote user can compromise file integrity of the target application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 0.1.5 - 16.6.1

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 6.2.0 - 16.6.1

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/12/13/security-release-gitlab-16-6-2-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.