GitLab - Authentication Bypass (CVE-2023-7028)
0Exploiting IPs reported
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.
CrowdSec analysis
CVE-2023-7028 is a critical vulnerability in GitLab that allows password reset emails to be sent to unverified email addresses, potentially enabling account takeover by unauthorized attackers.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 15th of December 2023.
Based on data from the CrowdSec network, nearly all observed exploitation of CVE-2023-7028 is fully opportunistic, with attackers indiscriminately scanning the entire internet. These attacks are automated and lack any form of target selection or reconnaissance. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2023-7028 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.
Exploitation attempts typically involve requests related to the password reset functionality of GitLab instances.
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