CVE-2022-2500

Name: CVE-2022-2500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-05T16:15:12.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2500 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.0.5, 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and 15.2 prior to 15.2.1. A stored XSS flaw in job error messages allows attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims at client side.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.0.5, 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and 15.2 prior to 15.2.1. A stored XSS flaw in job error messages allows attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims at client side.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

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-2022-2500.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/363725Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1579645Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2500.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/363725Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1579645Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2500?

How severe is CVE-2022-2500?

CVE-2022-2500 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2500?

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