GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 16.7.5/16.8.2/16.9.0 Setting access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 16.7.5/16.8.2/16.9.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-4895. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 16.7.5/16.8.2/16.9.0 (Bug Tracking Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 12.0 to 16.7.6, all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.3, all versions starting from 16.9 before 16.9.1. This vulnerability allows for bypassing the 'group ip restriction' settings to access environment details of projects

The weakness was disclosed 02/22/2024 by albatraoz as 424766. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-4895 since 09/11/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 16.7.6, 16.8.3 or 16.9.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-54734). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Enterprise Edition 16.7.6/16.8.3/16.9.1

Timelineinfo

09/11/2023 🔍
02/22/2024 +164 days 🔍
02/22/2024 +0 days 🔍
11/20/2025 +637 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gitlab.com

Advisory: 424766
Researcher: albatraoz
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-4895 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4895
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254472
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/22/2024 07:54
Updated: 11/20/2025 17:37
Changes: 02/22/2024 07:54 (53), 10/03/2024 15:07 (25), 11/20/2025 17:37 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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