Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in GitLab
CVSS score
10.0
EPSS probability
%94.6
Risk score
18.9
Published
2 y ago
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Vulnerability description
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CVE-2023-7028 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.1 prior to 16.1.6, 16.2 prior to 16.2.9, 16.3 prior to 16.3.7, 16.4 prior to 16.4.5, 16.5 prior to 16.5.6, 16.6 prior to 16.6.4, and 16.7 prior to 16.7.2 in which user account password reset emails could be delivered to an unverified email address.
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | CVSS V3_1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N | CVE CNA |
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
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Official Sources and Advisories
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