CVE-2023-3500

Summary

CVE-2023-3500 is a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting various versions of GitLab CE and EE. Specifically, this issue was found in versions 10.0 before 16.0.8, 16.1 before 16.1.3, and 16.2 before 16.2.2. The flaw arises when creating certain PlantUML diagrams, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts and execute arbitrary actions on behalf of unsuspecting users. Consequently, this vulnerability poses a significant risk for data theft, account takeover, and other malicious activities. It is crucial for affected organizations to apply the appropriate patches or upgrades as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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