Vulnerability identifier: #VU63924

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1680

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: GitLab, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to an account takeover issue via the SCIM feature. A remote user can invite arbitrary users through their username and email, take over those accounts and change their display name and username.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 11.10.0 - 15.0.0

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2022/06/01/critical-security-release-gitlab-15-0-1-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.