GitLab Authentication Plugin 1.17.1 and earlier does not implement a state parameter in its OAuth flow, a unique and non-guessable value associated with each authentication request.
This vulnerability allows attackers to trick users into logging in to the attacker’s account.
GitLab Authentication Plugin 1.18 implements a state parameter in its OAuth flow.
{
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-26T14:15:10Z",
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-352"
],
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-26T22:36:39Z",
"severity": "MODERATE",
"github_reviewed": true
}