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CVE-2022-0738: 
GitLab vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2022-0738 is a security vulnerability discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 14.6 before 14.6.5, all versions starting from 14.7 before 14.7.4, and all versions starting from 14.8 before 14.8.2. The vulnerability involves GitLab leaking user passwords when adding mirrors with SSH credentials under specific conditions (GitLab Release, CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as a medium severity issue with a CVSS score of 4.2 (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N). The issue specifically occurs when users attempt to add mirrors with SSH credentials, leading to potential password exposure under certain conditions (GitLab Release).

Impact

When successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in the exposure of user passwords, potentially compromising user account security and sensitive information (GitLab Release).

Mitigation and workarounds

GitLab has addressed this vulnerability in versions 14.8.2, 14.7.4, and 14.6.5. Users are strongly recommended to upgrade to these patched versions immediately. The vulnerability was discovered internally by the GitLab team and fixed as part of a security release (GitLab Release).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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