CVE-2022-2456

Name: CVE-2022-2456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-05T16:15:11.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.7/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2456 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.0.5, all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.1.4, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.1. It may be possible for malicious group or project maintainers to change their corresponding group or project visibility by crafting a malicious POST request.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.0.5, all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.1.4, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.1. It may be possible for malicious group or project maintainers to change their corresponding group or project visibility by crafting a malicious POST request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 15.0.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.1.0, < 15.1.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	15.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2456.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/359910Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1536559Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2456.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/359910Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1536559Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2456?

How severe is CVE-2022-2456?

CVE-2022-2456 has a CVSS score of 2.7/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2456?

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