CVE-2022-3870

Name: CVE-2022-3870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-12T04:15:08.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 15.5.7, all versions starting from 15.6 before 15.6.4, all versions starting from 15.7 before 15.7.2. GitLab allows unauthenticated users to download user avatars using the victim's user ID, on private instances that restrict public level visibility.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 15.5.7, all versions starting from 15.6 before 15.6.4, all versions starting from 15.7 before 15.7.2. GitLab allows unauthenticated users to download user avatars using the victim's user ID, on private instances that restrict public level visibility.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 10.0.0, < 15.5.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.6.0, < 15.6.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.7.0, < 15.7.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3870.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/381647Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1753423Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3870.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/381647Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1753423Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/381647Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3870?

How severe is CVE-2022-3870?

CVE-2022-3870 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3870?

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-2022-3870?

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Source: NVD / NIST