CVE-2022-2500: XSS

Published Aug 5, 2022
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Updated

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.0.5, 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and 15.2 prior to 15.2.1. A stored XSS flaw in job error messages allows attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims at client side.

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·03:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2500?

CVE-2022-2500 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2500?

To mitigate CVE-2022-2500, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to versions 15.0.5, 15.1.4, or 15.2.1 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-2500?

CVE-2022-2500 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions before 15.0.5, 15.1 before 15.1.4, and 15.2 before 15.2.1.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2022-2500 enable?

CVE-2022-2500 enables attackers to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via job error messages.

5

Is CVE-2022-2500 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

CVE-2022-2500 is a client-side vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary actions on victims' browsers.

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