CVE-2023-4700

Missing Authorization in GitLab

Published Nov 6, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 3.5 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An authorization issue affecting GitLab EE affecting all versions from 14.7 prior to 16.3.6, 16.4 prior to 16.4.2, and 16.5 prior to 16.5.1, allowed a user to run jobs in protected environments, bypassing any required approvals.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to versions 16.3.6, 16.4.2, 16.5.1 or above.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-54548 An authorization issue affecting GitLab EE affecting all versions from 14.7 prior to 16.3.6, 16.4 prior to 16.4.2, and 16.5 prior to 16.5.1, allowed a user to run jobs in protected environments, bypassing any required approvals.
History
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Weaknesses CWE-284
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Title Improper Access Control in GitLab Missing Authorization in GitLab
Weaknesses CWE-862
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', '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, 4:09 AM
Reserved
Sep 1, 2023, 6:01 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 6, 2023, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:38 AM