CVE-2022-1188 : Security Advisory and Response

An overview of CVE-2022-1188 affecting GitLab versions 12.1 to 14.9.2.

Understanding CVE-2022-1188

CVE-2022-1188 is a security vulnerability in GitLab versions 12.1 to 14.9.2 that allows a blind SSRF attack through the repository mirroring feature.

What is CVE-2022-1188?

An issue in GitLab CE/EE versions 12.1 to 14.9.2 enables a blind SSRF attack through the repository mirroring feature.

The Impact of CVE-2022-1188

The vulnerability has a low severity base score of 3.6, with high attack complexity and network-based attack vector.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-1188

Here are the technical details of the vulnerability:

Vulnerability Description

The blind SSRF attack can be carried out through the repository mirroring feature in affected GitLab versions.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab versions >=12.1, <14.7.7, >=14.8, <14.8.5, and >=14.9, <14.9.2 are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to perform a blind SSRF attack through the repository mirroring feature in GitLab.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2022-1188:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GitLab to versions 14.7.7, 14.8.5, or 14.9.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor GitLab instances for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update GitLab to the latest versions to ensure security patches are applied.
Implement network security measures to detect and block SSRF attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from GitLab and promptly apply any patches or updates released by the vendor.