CVE-2023-4812

Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Jan 12, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.6 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.3 before 16.5.6, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.4, all versions starting from 16.7 before 16.7.2. The required CODEOWNERS approval could be bypassed by adding changes to a previously approved merge request.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Upgrade to versions 16.7.2, 16.6.4, 16.5.6 or above.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-54656 An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.3 before 16.5.6, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.4, all versions starting from 16.7 before 16.7.2. The required CODEOWNERS approval could be bypassed by adding changes to a previously approved merge request.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
GitLab
Published
Updated
May 1, 2026, 4:05 AM
Reserved
Sep 6, 2023, 7:01 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 12, 2024, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:38 AM