8.7
CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-1175: XSS

First published: Mon Apr 04 2022(Updated: )

Improper neutralization of user input in GitLab CE/EE versions 14.4 before 14.7.7, all versions starting from 14.8 before 14.8.5, all versions starting from 14.9 before 14.9.2 allowed an attacker to exploit XSS by injecting HTML in notes.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=14.4.0<14.7.7
GitLab>=14.4.0<14.7.7
GitLab>=14.8.0<14.8.5
GitLab>=14.8.0<14.8.5
GitLab>=14.9.0<14.9.2
GitLab>=14.9.0<14.9.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-1175?

    The severity of CVE-2022-1175 is considered high due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-1175?

    To fix CVE-2022-1175, it is recommended to upgrade GitLab to version 14.7.7, 14.8.5, or 14.9.2 or later.

  • What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-1175?

    CVE-2022-1175 affects GitLab CE/EE versions 14.4 through 14.7.6, 14.8.0 through 14.8.4, and 14.9.0 through 14.9.1.

  • Can CVE-2022-1175 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2022-1175 can be exploited remotely by attackers through injected HTML content.

  • What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2022-1175?

    CVE-2022-1175 enables attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized actions.

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