CVE-2022-2992

Name: CVE-2022-2992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T16:15:21.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 86.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2992 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 11.10 prior to 15.1.6, 15.2 to 15.2.4, 15.3 to 15.3.2 allows an authenticated user to achieve remote code execution via the Import from GitHub API endpoint.. EPSS estimates a 86.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 11.10 prior to 15.1.6, 15.2 to 15.2.4, 15.3 to 15.3.2 allows an authenticated user to achieve remote code execution via the Import from GitHub API endpoint.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

86.19%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.10, < 15.1.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.2, < 15.2.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.3, < 15.3.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171008/GitLab-GitHub-Repo-Import-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2992.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/371884Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1679624Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171008/GitLab-GitHub-Repo-Import-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-2992.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/371884Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1679624Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2992?

How severe is CVE-2022-2992?

CVE-2022-2992 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 86.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2992?

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