CVE-2022-4331

Name: CVE-2022-4331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-09T22:15:51.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4331 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.7.8, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.4, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.2. If a group with SAML SSO enabled is transferred to a new namespace as a child group, it's possible previously removed malicious maintainer or owner of the child group can still gain access to the group via SSO or a SCIM token to perform actions on the group.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.7.8, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.4, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.2. If a group with SAML SSO enabled is transferred to a new namespace as a child group, it's possible previously removed malicious maintainer or owner of the child group can still gain access to the group via SSO or a SCIM token to perform actions on the group.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.1, < 15.7.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.8, < 15.8.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 15.9, < 15.9.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-4331.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/385050Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1791518Permissions Required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-4331.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/385050Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1791518Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4331?

How severe is CVE-2022-4331?

CVE-2022-4331 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4331?

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