CVE-2022-4037

Name: CVE-2022-4037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-12T04:15:09.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.5/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4037 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.5.7, all versions starting from 15.6 before 15.6.4, all versions starting from 15.7 before 15.7.2. A race condition can lead to verified email forgery and takeover of third-party accounts when using GitLab as an OAuth provider.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.5.7, all versions starting from 15.6 before 15.6.4, all versions starting from 15.7 before 15.7.2. A race condition can lead to verified email forgery and takeover of third-party accounts when using GitLab as an OAuth provider.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 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-2022-4037.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/382957Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1772543Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-4037.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/382957Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1772543Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4037?

How severe is CVE-2022-4037?

CVE-2022-4037 has a CVSS score of 8.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4037?

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