CVE-2022-3288

Name: CVE-2022-3288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T16:15:22.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3288 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A branch/tag name confusion in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.2.5, 15.3 prior to 15.3.4, and 15.4 prior to 15.4.1 allows an attacker to manipulate pages where the content of the default branch would be expected.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A branch/tag name confusion in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.2.5, 15.3 prior to 15.3.4, and 15.4 prior to 15.4.1 allows an attacker to manipulate pages where the content of the default branch would be expected.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-471

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 15.2.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.3, < 15.3.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.4, < 15.4.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3288.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/354948Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1498354Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3288.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/354948Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1498354Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/354948Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3288?

How severe is CVE-2022-3288?

CVE-2022-3288 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3288?

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