CVE-2022-2931

Name: CVE-2022-2931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T16:15:21.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2931 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential DOS vulnerability was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.1.6, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.4, all versions starting from 15.3 before 15.3.2. Malformed content added to the issue description could have been used to trigger high CPU usage.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A potential DOS vulnerability was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.1.6, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.4, all versions starting from 15.3 before 15.3.2. Malformed content added to the issue description could have been used to trigger high CPU usage.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 15.1.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.2, < 15.2.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.3, < 15.3.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2931.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/361982Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1543718Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2931.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/361982Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1543718Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/361982Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2931?

How severe is CVE-2022-2931?

CVE-2022-2931 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2931?

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