CVE-2022-2230

Name: CVE-2022-2230
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-01T16:15:08.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 56.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2230 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the project settings page in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 14.4 prior to 14.10.5, 15.0 prior to 15.0.4, and 15.1 prior to 15.1.1, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in GitLab on a victim's behalf.. EPSS estimates a 56.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the project settings page in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 14.4 prior to 14.10.5, 15.0 prior to 15.0.4, and 15.1 prior to 15.1.1, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in GitLab on a victim's behalf.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

56.24%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.4.0, < 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-2022-2230.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/364164Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1588732Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2230.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/364164Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1588732Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2230?

How severe is CVE-2022-2230?

CVE-2022-2230 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 56.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2230?

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