CVE-2022-0751

Name: CVE-2022-0751
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-28T19:15:08.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0751 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inaccurate display of Snippet files containing special characters in all versions of GitLab CE/EE allows an attacker to create Snippets with misleading content which could trick unsuspecting users into executing arbitrary commands. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inaccurate display of Snippet files containing special characters in all versions of GitLab CE/EE allows an attacker to create Snippets with misleading content which could trick unsuspecting users into executing arbitrary commands

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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-2022-0751.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/349382Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1420660Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-0751.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/349382Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1420660Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0751?

How severe is CVE-2022-0751?

CVE-2022-0751 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0751?

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-2022-0751?

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Source: NVD / NIST