7.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-4331

First published: Thu Mar 09 2023(Updated: )

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.7.8, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.4, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.2. If a group with SAML SSO enabled is transferred to a new namespace as a child group, it's possible previously removed malicious maintainer or owner of the child group can still gain access to the group via SSO or a SCIM token to perform actions on the group.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=15.1<15.7.8
GitLab>=15.8<15.8.4
GitLab>=15.9<15.9.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-4331?

    CVE-2022-4331 has been assigned a moderate severity level due to its potential impact on SAML SSO configurations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-4331?

    To address CVE-2022-4331, upgrade GitLab to version 15.7.8, 15.8.4, or 15.9.2 or later.

  • Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2022-4331?

    CVE-2022-4331 affects GitLab versions from 15.1 to 15.7.8, from 15.8 to 15.8.4, and from 15.9 to 15.9.2.

  • What type of issue is described in CVE-2022-4331?

    CVE-2022-4331 describes a vulnerability related to group transfer with SAML SSO enabled in GitLab.

  • What happens if I do not address CVE-2022-4331?

    If CVE-2022-4331 is not addressed, it could potentially lead to unauthorized access due to misconfigured SAML SSO settings.

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