CVE-2022-2185

Name: CVE-2022-2185
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-01T16:15:08.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 76.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2185 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A critical issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 14.0 prior to 14.10.5, 15.0 prior to 15.0.4, and 15.1 prior to 15.1.1 where an authenticated user authorized to import projects could import a maliciously crafted project leading to remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 76.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A critical issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 14.0 prior to 14.10.5, 15.0 prior to 15.0.4, and 15.1 prior to 15.1.1 where an authenticated user authorized to import projects could import a maliciously crafted project leading to remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

76.88%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.0.0, < 14.10.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.0.0, < 15.0.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	15.1.0

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2185.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/366088Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1609965Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2185.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/366088Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1609965Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2185?

How severe is CVE-2022-2185?

CVE-2022-2185 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 76.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2185?

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-2022-2185?

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Source: NVD / NIST