CVE-2023-6033

Public Exploit
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab

Description

Improper neutralization of input in Jira integration configuration in GitLab CE/EE, affecting all versions from 15.10 prior to 16.6.1, 16.5 prior to 16.5.3, and 16.4 prior to 16.4.3 allows attacker to execute javascript in victim's browser.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 16.6.1, 16.5.3, 16.4.3 or above.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.95% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory gitlab.com
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/431201 vendor advisory broken link issue tracking permissions required
https://hackerone.com/reports/2236039 broken link third party advisory exploit permissions required technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6033?
CVE-2023-6033 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6033?
To fix CVE-2023-6033: Upgrade to versions 16.6.1, 16.5.3, 16.4.3 or above.
Is CVE-2023-6033 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6033 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6033?
CVE-2023-6033 affects GitLab GitLab.
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