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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| GitLab | GitLab | 16.1 – < 16.1.6, 16.2 – < 16.2.9, 16.3 – < 16.3.7, 16.4 – < 16.4.5, 16.5 – < 16.5.6, 16.6 – < 16.6.4, 16.7 – < 16.7.2 | 16.1.6 |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | gitlab | No fix yet | — |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Metasploit 1 module
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GitLab Password Reset Account Takeover
auxiliary/admin/http/gitlab_password_reset_account_takeover
Exploit-DB 1
- GitLab CE/EE < 16.7.2 - Password Reset EDB-51889 · remote · Mar 14, 2024
GitHub 18 repositories · most starred shown
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Vozec/CVE-2023-7028 ★ 244 · Jan 12, 2024
This repository presents a proof-of-concept of CVE-2023-7028
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RandomRobbieBF/CVE-2023-7028 ★ 55 · Jan 12, 2024
CVE-2023-7028
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Esonhugh/gitlab_honeypot ★ 4 · Jan 18, 2024
CVE-2023-7028 killer
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sariamubeen/CVE-2023-7028 ★ 3 · Feb 17, 2025
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Trackflaw/CVE-2023-7028-Docker ★ 3 · Jan 25, 2024
Repository to install CVE-2023-7028 vulnerable Gitlab instance
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duy-31/CVE-2023-7028 ★ 3 · Jan 12, 2024
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…
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szybnev/CVE-2023-7028 ★ 2 · Jul 21, 2025
This FORK of repository presents a proof-of-concept of CVE-2023-7028. I am only improve exploit usage
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thanhlam-attt/CVE-2023-7028 ★ 2 · Jan 23, 2024
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gh-ost00/CVE-2023-7028 ★ 1 · Aug 21, 2024
CVE-2023-7028 POC && Exploit
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hackeremmen/gitlab-exploit ★ 1 · Jan 28, 2024
GitLab CVE-2023-7028
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Automated scanner template
A ready-made Nuclei template detects this vulnerability automatically. Vulnerabilities with public scanner templates are typically probed across the internet soon after the template appears — exposed systems should be patched first.
- GitLab - Account Takeover via Password Reset http/cves/2023/CVE-2023-7028.yaml
Source: projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates (MIT) — updated daily. Only links are listed.
Advisories 1
- WID-SEC-2024-0077 GitLab: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jan 11, 2024
References
- GitLab Issue #436084 issue-tracking
- HackerOne Bug Bounty Report #2293343 technical-description exploit