CVE-2022-0740

Name: CVE-2022-0740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-04T20:15:09.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0740 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect authorization in the Asana integration's branch restriction feature in all versions of GitLab CE/EE starting from version 7.8.0 before 14.7.7, all versions starting from 14.8 before 14.8.5, all versions starting from 14.9 before 14.9.2 makes it possible to close Asana tasks from unrestricted branches.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect authorization in the Asana integration's branch restriction feature in all versions of GitLab CE/EE starting from version 7.8.0 before 14.7.7, all versions starting from 14.8 before 14.8.5, all versions starting from 14.9 before 14.9.2 makes it possible to close Asana tasks from unrestricted branches.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 7.8.0, < 14.7.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.8.0, < 14.8.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.9.0, < 14.9.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0740.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/349359Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1411216Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0740.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/349359Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1411216Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0740?

How severe is CVE-2022-0740?

CVE-2022-0740 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0740?

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