CVE-2023-2022

Missing Authorization in GitLab

Published Aug 2, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2, which leads to developers being able to create pipeline schedules on protected branches even if they don't have access to merge

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to versions 16.2.2, 16.1.3, 16.0.8 or above.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-33549 An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting before 16.0.8, all versions starting from 16.1 before 16.1.3, all versions starting from 16.2 before 16.2.2, which leads to developers being able to create pipeline schedules on protected branches even if they don't have access to merge
History
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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Title Improper Access Control in GitLab Missing Authorization in GitLab
Weaknesses CWE-262
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Metrics ssvc

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

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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitLab
Published
Updated
Nov 20, 2025, 4:06 AM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2023, 11:20 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 2, 2023, 9:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:51 AM