CVE-2022-0741

Name: CVE-2022-0741
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-01T23:15:11.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0741 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in all versions of GitLab CE/EE using sendmail to send emails allowed an attacker to steal environment variables via specially crafted email addresses.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in all versions of GitLab CE/EE using sendmail to send emails allowed an attacker to steal environment variables via specially crafted email addresses.

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

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-116

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 10.0.0, < 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-2022-0741.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/337601Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1286317Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0741.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/337601Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1286317Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0741?

Improper input validation in all versions of GitLab CE/EE using sendmail to send emails allowed an attacker to steal environment variables via specially crafted email addresses.

How severe is CVE-2022-0741?

CVE-2022-0741 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0741?

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-2022-0741?

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Source: NVD / NIST