CVE-2022-4167: High severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2023
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Updated

Incorrect Authorization check affecting all versions of GitLab EE from 13.11 prior to 15.5.7, 15.6 prior to 15.6.4, and 15.7 prior to 15.7.2 allows group access tokens to continue working even after the group owner loses the ability to revoke them.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=13.11.0<15.5.7
GitLab GitLab>=15.6.0<15.6.4
GitLab GitLab>=15.7.0<15.7.2

Event History

Jan 12, 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-2022-4167?

CVE-2022-4167 has a medium severity rating due to incorrect authorization checks that can lead to unintended access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4167?

To fix CVE-2022-4167, upgrade your GitLab EE installation to version 15.5.7, 15.6.4, or 15.7.2 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-4167?

CVE-2022-4167 affects all versions of GitLab EE from 13.11 up to but not including 15.5.7, 15.6 prior to 15.6.4, and 15.7 prior to 15.7.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2022-4167 have on GitLab users?

CVE-2022-4167 allows group access tokens to remain active even when the group owner should be able to revoke them, posing a security risk.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-4167?

There is no officially documented workaround for CVE-2022-4167; upgrading to a fixed version is recommended.

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