CVE-2022-4092: XSS

Published Jan 24, 2023
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.6 before 15.6.1. It was possible to create a malicious README page due to improper neutralisation of user supplied input.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GitLab GitLab=15.6.0
GitLab GitLab=15.6.0

Event History

Jan 24, 2023
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-2022-4092?

CVE-2022-4092 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for user-generated malicious content.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4092?

To fix CVE-2022-4092, upgrade your GitLab installation to version 15.6.1 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2022-4092?

CVE-2022-4092 affects GitLab versions starting from 15.6 before 15.6.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-4092?

CVE-2022-4092 is an input validation vulnerability that allows for the creation of a malicious README page.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2022-4092?

There are reports indicating that CVE-2022-4092 could be exploited to execute unintended actions through crafted README content.

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