CVE-2022-4205

Public Exploit

Description

In Gitlab EE/CE before 15.6.1, 15.5.5 and 15.4.6 using a branch with a hexadecimal name could override an existing hash.

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory gitlab.com Vendor Advisory gitlab.com
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/374082 vendor advisory issue tracking exploit
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-4205.json vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-4205?
CVE-2022-4205 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-4205?
To fix CVE-2022-4205, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-4205 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-4205 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-4205?
CVE-2022-4205 affects GitLab GitLab.
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