CVE-2022-2865: XSS

Published Oct 17, 2022
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Updated

A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 15.1.6, 15.2 to 15.2.4 and 15.3 prior to 15.3.2. It was possible to exploit a vulnerability in setting the labels colour feature which could lead to a stored XSS that allowed attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims at client side.

Affected Software

5 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=9.0.0<15.1.6
GitLab GitLab>=9.0.0<15.1.6
GitLab GitLab>=15.2<15.2.4
GitLab GitLab>=15.2<15.2.4
GitLab GitLab>=15.3<15.3.2

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2865?

CVE-2022-2865 is considered a medium severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-2865?

To fix CVE-2022-2865, update GitLab to version 15.1.6, 15.2.5 or later, or 15.3.2 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-2865?

CVE-2022-2865 affects all versions of GitLab before 15.1.6, 15.2 from 15.2.0 to 15.2.4, and 15.3 from 15.3.0 to 15.3.1.

4

Can CVE-2022-2865 lead to a data breach?

Yes, CVE-2022-2865 could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

5

Is CVE-2022-2865 a stored XSS vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2022-2865 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be exploited through the label color settings.

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