CVE-2023-5117

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 17.6.0 in which users were unaware that files uploaded to comments on confidential issues and epics of public projects could be accessed without authentication via a direct link to the uploaded file URL.

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.7

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-213 CWE-213

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitlab	gitlab	< 17.6.0
gitlab	gitlab	< 17.6.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/398250

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5117? +

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 17.6.0 in which users were unaware that files uploaded to comments on confidential issues and epics of public projects could be accessed without authentication via a direct link to the uploaded file URL. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2023-5117? +

CVE-2023-5117 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5117? +

CVE-2023-5117 affects products from gitlab, specifically: gitlab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-5117? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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