CVE-2023-0120

Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Sep 1, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 3.5 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1. Due to improper permission validation it was possible to edit labels description by an unauthorised user.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to versions 16.3.1, 16.2.5, 16.1.5 or above.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-12210 An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 16.1.5, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.5, all versions starting from 16.3 before 16.3.1. Due to improper permission validation it was possible to edit labels description by an unauthorised user.
History
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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Title Improper Access Control in GitLab Incorrect Authorization in GitLab
Weaknesses CWE-863
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitLab
Published
Updated
Nov 20, 2025, 4:05 AM
Reserved
Jan 9, 2023, 2:16 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 1, 2023, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:24 AM