CVE-2023-5226
Published: Dec 1, 2023
Modified: Apr 23, 2026
CVSS v3.1
4.8
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions before 16.4.3, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1. Under certain circumstances, a malicious actor bypass prohibited branch checks using a specially crafted branch name to manipulate repository content in the UI.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
GitLab | GitLab | affected 0 - < 16.4.3affected 16.5 - < 16.5.3affected 16.6 - < 16.6.1 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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