CVE-2023-3399: Disclosure of CI/CD variables using Custom project templates

Published Oct 31, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 11.6 before 12.9.8, all versions starting from 12.10 before 12.10.7, all versions starting from 13.0 before 13.0.1. It was possible for an unauthorised project or group member to read the CI/CD variables using the custom project templates. This is a medium severity issue (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N, 8.5). It is now mitigated in the latest release and is assigned CVE-2023-3399.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=11.6.0<12.9.8
GitLab GitLab>=11.6.0<12.9.8
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab GitLab=13.0.0
GitLab GitLab=13.0.0
GitLab GitLab>=11.6<12.9.8, >=12.10<12.10.7, >=13.0<13.0.1
12.9.812.10.713.0.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 16.5.1, 16.4.2, 16.3.6 or above.

Event History

Nov 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:08 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-3399?

CVE-2023-3399 is a vulnerability in GitLab that allows unauthorized users to read CI/CD variables.

2

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2023-3399?

GitLab versions starting from 11.6 before 16.3.6, 16.4 before 16.4.2, and 16.5 before 16.5.1 are affected by CVE-2023-3399.

3

How can an unauthorized user exploit CVE-2023-3399?

An unauthorized user can exploit CVE-2023-3399 by accessing the CI/CD variables using the custom project or group member capabilities.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3399?

CVE-2023-3399 has a severity rating of high (8.5).

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2023-3399?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-3399 at the following references: [GitLab Issue](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/416244) and [HackerOne Report](https://hackerone.com/reports/2021616).

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