CVE-2022-1175 : What You Need to Know

A detailed overview of the CVE-2022-1175 vulnerability in GitLab, affecting versions 14.4 to 14.9.2.

Understanding CVE-2022-1175

This section delves into the vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.

What is CVE-2022-1175?

The CVE-2022-1175 vulnerability in GitLab versions 14.4 to 14.9.2 allowed attackers to exploit XSS by injecting HTML in notes.

The Impact of CVE-2022-1175

With a CVSS base score of 8.7, this high-severity vulnerability has a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and user interaction.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-1175

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Vulnerability Description

Improper neutralization of user input in GitLab CE/EE versions 14.4 before 14.7.7, all versions starting from 14.8 before 14.8.5, all versions starting from 14.9 before 14.9.2 led to XSS exploitation by injecting HTML.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab versions affected include >=14.4, <14.7.7, >=14.8, <14.8.5, and >=14.9, <14.9.2.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allowed attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks by inserting malicious HTML code into notes.

Mitigation and Prevention

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Immediate Steps to Take

Users are advised to update to the patched versions (14.7.7, 14.8.5, 14.9.2) to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement proper input validation techniques and regularly update GitLab to ensure a secure environment.

Patching and Updates

Regularly monitor security advisories from GitLab and apply patches promptly to safeguard against potential threats.