Auth bypass in Gitlab
CVE-2022-2501
An improper access control issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 12.0 prior to 15.0.5, 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and 15.2 prior to 15.2.1 allows an attacker to bypass IP allow-listing and download artifacts. This attack only bypasses IP allow-listing, proper permissions are still required.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.008 (54.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Gitlab — versions 15.2, >=12.0, <15.0.5, >=15.1, <15.1.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@gitlab.com (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@gitlab.com (Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@gitlab.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2501?
- CVE-2022-2501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2022-08-05.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2501?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.