CVE-2023-7028
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitWeak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in Gitlab
Published Jan 15, 2024 · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · Also known as BIT-gitlab-2023-7028, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-7028
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-7028 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Gitlab.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 1, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gitlab 16.1.6, Gitlab 16.2.9, Gitlab 16.3.7.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
95%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 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 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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 1, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 1, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 1, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 1, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitlabGitlab | >= 16.1.0 | 16.1.6 |
Patched Releases
Gitlab
16.1.6, 16.2.9, 16.3.7, 16.4.5, 16.4.5+ds2-1, 16.5.6, 16.6.4, 16.7.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 15, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
May 1, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 1, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 1, 2024
Last updated
Oct 13, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-640 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2023/7xxx/CVE-2023-7028.json
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/407252
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/424398
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/427154
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/432188
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 add…
Affected: Gitlab versions >= 16.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 1, 2024.
Yes. It was added on May 1, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of May 22, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gitlab 16.1.6, Gitlab 16.2.9, Gitlab 16.3.7.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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