CVE-2023-2825
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAn issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting only version 16.0.0. An unauthenticated malicious user can use a path traversal...
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At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- May 26, 2023
- Exploited Since
- Jul 29, 2026
- CVSS
- 10.0 Critical
- EPSS
- 71.6%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitLab |
GitLab
|
16.0.0 |
Affected |
CVE References
- gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/412371 gitlab.com · CVE Record https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/412371
- hackerone.com/reports/1994725 hackerone.com · CVE Record https://hackerone.com/reports/1994725
- gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-... gitlab.com · CVE Record https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2023/CVE-2023-2825.json
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2026-08-02 00:00 UTC |
| KEVIntel | 2026-08-03 14:02 UTC |
Operational indicators for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Observed Exploitation Attempts
Exploitation attempts against this vulnerability observed first-hand by KEVIntel private honeypots over the last 30 days.
- Attempts Observed
- 4
- Unique Attacker IPs
- 2
- Attacker Countries
- 🇺🇦
- Sensors Observed
- 1
Exploitation Attempts Over the Last 7 Days
First observed (all time) 2026-07-29 03:11 UTC · Last observed 2026-08-01 19:18 UTC
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Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
Attacker IP IoCs observed in KEVIntel sensors are available to Pro and Enterprise accounts on the Detection tab and through the Pro API.
Learn about Pro API accessObserved Detection Signals (30d)
Aggregate counts from KEVIntel sensor telemetry for this CVE.
- Distinct request targets
- 3
- Distinct User-Agents
- 1
The specific request targets and User-Agents attackers are using are available on Pro and Enterprise plans.
Scanner Artifacts
Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-2825.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
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Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2026-08-02 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Active exploitation observed
Recorded 2026-07-29 03:11:00 UTC · KEVIntel sensor
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2023-05-25 13:25:10 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Scanner Integrations
Nuclei, Metasploit, and other scanner references for this CVE are listed on the Detection tab.
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2023-09-10 14:51:30 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2023-05-25 13:25:10 UTC · 141 stars
GitLab CVE-2023-2825 PoC. This PoC leverages a path traversal vulnerability to retrieve the /etc/passwd file from a system running GitLab 16.0.0.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 2 days ago00:00 UTC · 2 days ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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03:11 UTC 6 days ago03:11 UTC · 6 days ago
Observed by KEVIntel sensors
Evidence-backed exploitation signal
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03:11 UTC 6 days ago03:11 UTC · 6 days ago
Indicators of compromise added (2)
Indicators of compromise recorded
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00:00 UTC over 1 year ago00:00 UTC · over 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC about 3 years ago00:00 UTC · about 3 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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13:25 UTC about 3 years ago13:25 UTC · about 3 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC about 3 years ago00:00 UTC · about 3 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 10.0,
"epss_score": 0.71641,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": true
},
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"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
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}