CVE-2022-2243 : Security Advisory and Response

An access control vulnerability in GitLab EE/CE versions 14.8 to 14.10.5, 15.0 to 15.0.4, and 15.1 to 15.1.1 allows authenticated users to enumerate issues in non-linked sentry projects.

Understanding CVE-2022-2243

This CVE affects GitLab versions 14.8 to 14.10.5, 15.0 to 15.0.4, and 15.1 to 15.1.1, posing a risk of unauthorized issue enumeration.

What is CVE-2022-2243?

CVE-2022-2243 is an access control vulnerability in GitLab EE/CE, enabling authenticated users to access and view issues in non-linked sentry projects.

The Impact of CVE-2022-2243

This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 4.9 (Medium severity), with low confidentiality impact and no availability or integrity impact. It requires low privileges and user interaction.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-2243

This section provides specific technical details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability lies in GitLab versions 14.8 to 14.10.5, 15.0 to 15.0.4, and 15.1 to 15.1.1, allowing authenticated users to enumerate issues in non-linked sentry projects.

Affected Systems and Versions

All instances of GitLab versions mentioned are affected by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated users can exploit the vulnerability to view issues in non-linked sentry projects.

Mitigation and Prevention

Here are the measures to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2022-2243.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure timely patching and monitoring to prevent unauthorized access to issues in non-linked sentry projects.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update GitLab to the latest secure versions and reinforce access control mechanisms to prevent future vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches provided by GitLab to address this vulnerability.