CVE-2022-2501

Name: CVE-2022-2501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-05T16:15:12.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2501 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper access control issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 12.0 prior to 15.0.5, 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and 15.2 prior to 15.2.1 allows an attacker to bypass IP allow-listing and download artifacts. This attack only bypasses IP allow-listing, proper permissions are still required.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper access control issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 12.0 prior to 15.0.5, 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and 15.2 prior to 15.2.1 allows an attacker to bypass IP allow-listing and download artifacts. This attack only bypasses IP allow-listing, proper permissions are still required.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 12.0.0, < 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-2022-2501.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/364822Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1591412Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2501.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/364822Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1591412Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2501?

How severe is CVE-2022-2501?

CVE-2022-2501 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2501?

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-2022-2501?

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Source: NVD / NIST