CVE-2023-4018

Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') in GitLab

Published Sep 1, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting 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 create model experiments in public projects.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to versions 16.3.1, 16.2.5 or above.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-53911 An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting 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 create model experiments in public projects.
History
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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Title Improper Access Control in GitLab Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') in GitLab
Weaknesses CWE-425
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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
Aug 14, 2026, 4:12 AM
Reserved
Jul 31, 2023, 12:30 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 1, 2023, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:36 AM