CVE-2022-3265

Name: CVE-2022-3265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-09T23:15:13.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 86.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3265 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 prior to 15.3.5, 15.4 prior to 15.4.4, and 15.5 prior to 15.5.2. It was possible to exploit a vulnerability in setting the labels colour feature which could lead to a stored XSS that allowed attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims at client side.. EPSS estimates a 86.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.3.5, 15.4 prior to 15.4.4, and 15.5 prior to 15.5.2. It was possible to exploit a vulnerability in setting the labels colour feature which could lead to a stored XSS that allowed 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

86.33%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 15.3.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.4.0, < 15.4.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.5.0, < 15.5.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3265.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/374976Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1693150Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3265.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/374976Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1693150Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3265?

How severe is CVE-2022-3265?

CVE-2022-3265 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 86.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3265?

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