CVE-2023-0957: An issue was discovered in Gitpod versions prior to release-2022.11.2.16

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-0957?

gitpod: upgrade to 2022.11.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-0957 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0957 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-0957 affect?

CVE-2023-0957 affects gitpod. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). An issue was discovered in Gitpod versions prior to release-2022.11.2.16. There is a Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking (CSWSH) vulnerability that allows attackers to make WebSocket connections to the Gitpod JSONRPC server using a victim’s cred

Routine

HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2023-0957 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting gitpod. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Gitpod versions prior to release-2022.11.2.16. There is a Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking (CSWSH) vulnerability that allows attackers to make WebSocket connections to the Gitpod JSONRPC server using a victim’s credentials, because the Origin header is not restricted. This can lead to the extraction of data from workspaces, to a full takeover of the workspace.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1385, CWE-346
Published	2023-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: gitpod

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-03 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gitpod gitpod UPGRADE

Affected: < 2022.11.2

Fixed in: 2022.11.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gitpod || rpm -q gitpod || gitpod --version

2. UPGRADE to 2022.11.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gitpod

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gitpod

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-0957?

gitpod: upgrade to 2022.11.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-0957 being exploited?

CVE-2023-0957 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-0957 affect?

CVE-2023-0957 affects gitpod. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). An issue was discovered in Gitpod versions prior to release-2022.11.2.16. There is a Cross-Site WebSocket Hijacking (CSWSH) vulnerability that allows attackers to make WebSocket connections to the Gitpod JSONRPC server using a victim’s cred

How urgent is CVE-2023-0957?

Priority 38/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-32766 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Gitpod before 2022.11.3 allows XSS because redirection can occur for some protocols outside of the trusted set

References

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