CVE-2023-2825
HighExploitedPublic exploitAn unauthenticated malicious user can use a path traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server when an attachment exists in a public project nested within at least five groups.
Published May 24, 2023 · Updated Sep 11, 2026 · Also known as BIT-gitlab-2023-2825, TR-23-0285, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-2825
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-2825 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting GitLab.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 2, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including GitLab 16.0.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting only version 16.0.0. An unauthenticated malicious user can use a path traversal vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the server when an attachment exists in a public project nested within at least five groups.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 2, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Aug 2, 2026 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitLabGitlab | 16.0.0, >= 16.0.0 | 16.0.1 |
Patched Releases
GitLab
16.0.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 24, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 2, 2026
Added to CIRCL KEV
Aug 2, 2026
Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/05/23/critical-security-release-gitlab-16-0-1-released/
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/2xxx/CVE-2023-2825.json
- advisoryhttps://github.com/Piwigo/Piwigo/issues/1911
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-2825.json
- advisoryhttps://hackerone.com/reports/1994725
FAQ
Common Questions.
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting only version 16.0.0.
Affected: GitLab versions 16.0.0, >= 16.0.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Aug 2, 2026.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including GitLab 16.0.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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