CVE-2022-0489

Name: CVE-2022-0489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-01T23:15:11.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0489 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 8.15 . It was possible to trigger a DOS by using the math feature with a specific formula in issue comments.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 8.15 . It was possible to trigger a DOS by using the math feature with a specific formula in issue comments.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 8.15.0, < 14.6.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.7.0, <= 14.7.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.8.0, < 14.8.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0489.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/341832Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1350793Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0489.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/341832Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1350793Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0489?

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 8.15 . It was possible to trigger a DOS by using the math feature with a specific formula in issue comments.

How severe is CVE-2022-0489?

CVE-2022-0489 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0489?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0489?

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Source: NVD / NIST