How severe is CVE-2023-5117?

CVE-2023-5117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5117?

CVE-2023-5117 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5117?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-5117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-5117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57455.

When was CVE-2023-5117 published?

CVE-2023-5117 was published on 2024-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5117

CVE-2023-5117 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-213.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-57455
Weakness: CWE-213
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2024-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 17.6.0 in which users were unaware that files uploaded to comments on confidential issues and epics of public projects could be accessed without authentication via a direct link to the uploaded file URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5117?: An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 17.6.0 in which users were unaware that files uploaded to comments on confidential issues and epics of public projects could be accessed without authentication via a direct link to the uploaded file URL.
How severe is CVE-2023-5117?: CVE-2023-5117 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5117?: CVE-2023-5117 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-5117 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-5117 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-57455.
When was CVE-2023-5117 published?: CVE-2023-5117 was published on 2024-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/398250

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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