https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/update\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nOther protective measures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf the relevant users cannot upgrade for the time being, the following measures can also be taken to temporarily relieve CVE-2023-7028:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all GitLab accounts, especially users with advanced privileges (e.g. administrator accounts); access to the target application can be restricted without impacting business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: SSO users (such as SAML) are affected, but LDAP users will not be affected because there is no forget\/reset password option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If 2FA has been enabled, the attacker will not be able to take over the account and requires a second authentication factor to log in, but it can still reset its password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This advisory is only used to describe a potential risk. NSFOCUS does not provide any commitment or promise on this advisory. NSFOCUS and the author will not bear any liability for any direct and\/or indirect consequences and losses caused by transmitting and\/or using this advisory. NSFOCUS reserves all the rights to modify and interpret this advisory. Please include this statement paragraph when reproducing or transferring this advisory. Do not modify this advisory, add\/delete any information to\/from it, or use this advisory for commercial purposes without permission from NSFOCUS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About NSFOCUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
NSFOCUS, Inc., a global network and cyber security leader, protects enterprises and carriers from advanced cyber attacks. The company’s Intelligent Hybrid Security strategy utilizes both cloud and on-premises security platforms, built on a foundation of real-time global threat intelligence, to provide multi-layered, unified and dynamic protection against advanced cyber attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NSFOCUS works with Fortune Global 500 companies, including four of the world’s five largest financial institutions, organizations in insurance, retail, healthcare, critical infrastructure industries as well as government agencies. NSFOCUS has technology and channel partners in more than 60 countries, is a member of both the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), and the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A wholly owned subsidiary of NSFOCUS Technologies Group Co., Ltd., the company has operations in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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