CVE-2022-2230

What it is

A Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the project settings page in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 14.4 prior to 14.10.5, 15.0 prior to 15.0.4, and 15.1 prior to 15.1.1, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in GitLab on a victim's behalf.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.

Exploit odds

58.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2022-06-27 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2022-07-01 16:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 04:41 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 58.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-07-01 16:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 04:41 UTC

Exploit probability

58.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Modified

Affected

• GitLab < 14.10.5
• GitLab < 15.0.4
• GitLab 15.1.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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