Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 1, 2023· Updated Nov 20, 2025
Incorrect Authorization in GitLab
CVE-2023-3443
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 12.1 before 16.4.3, all versions starting from 16.5 before 16.5.3, all versions starting from 16.6 before 16.6.1. It was possible for a Guest user to add an emoji on confidential work items.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: 12.1
- (no CPE)range: >=12.1, <16.4.3 || >=16.5, <16.5.3 || >=16.6, <16.6.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- hackerone.com/reports/2036500mitretechnical-descriptionexploitpermissions-required
- gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/416497mitreissue-tracking
News mentions
1- GitLab Security Release: 16.6.1, 16.5.3, 16.4.3GitLab Security Releases · Nov 30, 2023