CVE-2022-0738

Name: CVE-2022-0738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T19:15:08.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0738 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 14.6 before 14.6.5, all versions starting from 14.7 before 14.7.4, all versions starting from 14.8 before 14.8.2. GitLab was leaking user passwords when adding mirrors with SSH credentials under specific conditions.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 14.6 before 14.6.5, all versions starting from 14.7 before 14.7.4, all versions starting from 14.8 before 14.8.2. GitLab was leaking user passwords when adding mirrors with SSH credentials under specific conditions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 10.0, < 14.6.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.7, < 14.7.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.8, < 14.8.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0738.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/27395Broken Link
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0738.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/27395Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0738?

How severe is CVE-2022-0738?

CVE-2022-0738 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0738?

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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Source: NVD / NIST