CVE-2022-0741: Input Validation

Published Apr 1, 2022
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Updated

Improper input validation in all versions of GitLab CE/EE using sendmail to send emails allowed an attacker to steal environment variables via specially crafted email addresses.

Affected Software

4 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=10.0.0<14.6.5
GitLab GitLab>=10.0.0<14.6.5
GitLab GitLab>=14.7.0<14.7.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.7.0<14.7.4

Event History

Apr 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0741?

CVE-2022-0741 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to steal sensitive environment variables.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0741?

To address CVE-2022-0741, upgrade GitLab to version 14.6.6 or later for versions 10.0.0 to 14.6.5, or upgrade to version 14.7.5 or later for 14.7.0 to 14.7.4.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-0741?

CVE-2022-0741 affects all versions of GitLab CE/EE from 10.0.0 up to and including 14.7.4.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2022-0741?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2022-0741 by sending specially crafted email addresses that manipulate input validation to access environment variables.

5

Is CVE-2022-0741 specific to certain deployments of GitLab?

No, CVE-2022-0741 is a vulnerability present in all deployments of GitLab CE/EE using sendmail to send emails.

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