CVE-2022-1162: Critical severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2022
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Updated

A hardcoded password was set for accounts registered using an OmniAuth provider (e.g. OAuth, LDAP, SAML) in GitLab CE/EE versions 14.7 prior to 14.7.7, 14.8 prior to 14.8.5, and 14.9 prior to 14.9.2 allowing attackers to potentially take over accounts

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=14.7.0<14.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=14.7.0<14.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=14.8.0<14.8.5
GitLab GitLab>=14.8.0<14.8.5
GitLab GitLab>=14.9.0<14.9.2
GitLab GitLab>=14.9.0<14.9.2

Event History

Apr 4, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1162?

CVE-2022-1162 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for account takeover.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-1162?

To fix CVE-2022-1162, upgrade your GitLab instance to version 14.7.7, 14.8.5, or 14.9.2 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-1162?

CVE-2022-1162 affects GitLab CE/EE versions prior to 14.7.7, 14.8.5, and 14.9.2.

4

What types of accounts are vulnerable in CVE-2022-1162?

CVE-2022-1162 affects accounts registered using OmniAuth providers such as OAuth, LDAP, or SAML.

5

Can CVE-2022-1162 lead to data breaches?

Yes, due to the hardcoded password issue in CVE-2022-1162, attackers can potentially gain access to user accounts and sensitive data.

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