CVE-2013-4583: GitLab vulnerability

CVE-2013-4583: The parse_cmd function in lib/gitlab_shell.rb in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.2, Community Edition before 6.2.4, a...

The parse_cmd function in lib/gitlab_shell.rb in GitLab 5.0 before 5.4.2, Community Edition before 6.2.4, and Enterprise Edition before 6.2.1 and gitlab-shell before 1.7.8 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges and clone arbitrary repositories.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 16:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-4583 affects old GitLab and gitlab-shell versions. An authenticated remote user could gain privileges and clone repositories they should not access, creating a direct confidentiality risk for source code and internal project data. Exposure is most likely in legacy, self-managed GitLab installations or preserved appliances running the affected GitLab or gitlab-shell versions. Current hosted or recently maintained GitLab deployments are unlikely to be affected based on the old fixed-version ranges. Prioritize remediation if any affected legacy GitLab system still exists, especially if reachable by contractors, former users, partners, or internet-facing accounts. The main business risk is unauthorized source-code disclosure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GitLab to at least the fixed version for the deployed edition.; Upgrade gitlab-shell to version 1.7.8 or later.; Review the GitLab advisory before changing legacy production systems..

Prepared: Jun 6, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 28, 2020, 15:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
https://www.gitlab.com/2013/11/14/multiple-critical-vulnerabilities-in-gitlab/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/18/4CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

GitLabGitLab5.0 before 5.4.2Listed

GitLabGitLab Community Editionbefore 6.2.4Listed

GitLabGitLab Enterprise Editionbefore 6.2.1Listed

GitLabgitlab-shellbefore 1.7.8Listed

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