CVE-2022-2303: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2022
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.0.5, all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.1.4, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.1. It may be possible for group members to bypass 2FA enforcement enabled at the group level by using Resource Owner Password Credentials grant to obtain an access token without using 2FA.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab<15.0.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.1.0<15.1.4
GitLab GitLab=15.2
GitLab GitLab<15.0.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.1.0<15.1.4
GitLab GitLab=15.2

Event History

Aug 5, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2303?

CVE-2022-2303 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to bypass two-factor authentication enforcement.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2303?

To fix CVE-2022-2303, upgrade GitLab to version 15.0.5 or any version from 15.1.4 onwards, or from 15.2.1 onward.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-2303?

CVE-2022-2303 affects all versions of GitLab before 15.0.5 and those from 15.1.0 up to 15.1.4 and from 15.2 up to 15.2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-2303?

CVE-2022-2303 is a security vulnerability that may allow group members to bypass two-factor authentication enforcement.

5

Can CVE-2022-2303 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-2303 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker gains access to a group member's credentials.

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