Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 1, 2023· Updated Nov 20, 2025
Incorrect Authorization in GitLab
CVE-2023-4317
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 9.2 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 user with the Developer role to update a pipeline schedule from an unprotected branch to a protected branch.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: 9.2
- (no CPE)range: >=9.2, <16.4.3 || >=16.5, <16.5.3 || >=16.6, <16.6.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- hackerone.com/reports/2089517mitretechnical-descriptionexploitpermissions-required
- gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/421846mitreissue-trackingpermissions-required
News mentions
1- GitLab Security Release: 16.6.1, 16.5.3, 16.4.3GitLab Security Releases · Nov 30, 2023