CVE-2022-0488
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2022-0488 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with version 8.10. It was possible to trigger a timeout on a page with markdown by using a specific amount of block-quotes.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with version 8.10. It was possible to trigger a timeout on a page with markdown by using a specific amount of block-quotes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 8.10, <= 14.5.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.6, <= 14.6.4 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.7, <= 14.7.1 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/23520Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/23520Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-0488?
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with version 8.10. It was possible to trigger a timeout on a page with markdown by using a specific amount of block-quotes.
How severe is CVE-2022-0488?
CVE-2022-0488 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0488?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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