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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-2500
CVE-2022-2500:
GitLab vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in GitLab CE/EE, identified as CVE-2022-2500. The vulnerability affects all versions before 15.0.5, versions 15.1 prior to 15.1.4, and version 15.2 prior to 15.2.1. This security flaw was reported on July 21, 2022, and involves a stored XSS vulnerability in job error messages (CVE Details, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw specifically located in the job error messages functionality of GitLab. This type of vulnerability allows malicious code to be permanently stored on the target servers and executed when other users access the affected pages (Debian Tracker).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability enables attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims at the client side. Since it's a stored XSS vulnerability, the malicious code persists in the system and can affect multiple users who access the compromised job error messages (CVE Details).
Mitigation and workarounds
GitLab addressed this vulnerability by releasing patched versions: 15.0.5, 15.1.4, and 15.2.1. Users running affected versions should upgrade to these fixed versions or later to mitigate the risk (GitLab CVE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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