CVE-2023-6195

CVE-2023-6195 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6. 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-918.

Key facts

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.5 prior to 16.9.7, starting from 16.10 prior to 16.10.5, and starting from 16.11 prior to 16.11.2. GitLab was vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery when an attacker uses a malicious URL in the markdown image value when importing a GitHub repository.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6195?
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 15.5 prior to 16.9.7, starting from 16.10 prior to 16.10.5, and starting from 16.11 prior to 16.11.2. GitLab was vulnerable to Server Side Request Forgery when an attacker uses a malicious URL in the markdown image value when importing a GitHub repository.
How severe is CVE-2023-6195?
CVE-2023-6195 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6195 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6195?
CVE-2023-6195 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-2023-6195?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-6195 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-6195 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58443.
When was CVE-2023-6195 published?
CVE-2023-6195 was published on 2025-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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