CVE-2022-4255
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2022-4255 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An info leak issue was identified in all versions of GitLab EE from 13.7 prior to 15.4.6, 15.5 prior to 15.5.5, and 15.6 prior to 15.6.1 which exposes user email id through webhook payload.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An info leak issue was identified in all versions of GitLab EE from 13.7 prior to 15.4.6, 15.5 prior to 15.5.5, and 15.6 prior to 15.6.1 which exposes user email id through webhook payload.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.7.0, < 15.4.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 15.5.0, < 15.5.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 15.6.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/373819Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/373819Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-4255?
An info leak issue was identified in all versions of GitLab EE from 13.7 prior to 15.4.6, 15.5 prior to 15.5.5, and 15.6 prior to 15.6.1 which exposes user email id through webhook payload.
How severe is CVE-2022-4255?
CVE-2022-4255 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4255?
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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