Vulnerability identifier: #VU65889

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2307

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: GitLab, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a lack of cascading deletes. A remote administrator can retain a usable Group Access Token even after the Group is deleted, though the APIs usable by that token are limited.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 13.0.0 - 15.2.0

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 13.0.0 - 15.2.0

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2022/07/28/security-release-gitlab-15-2-1-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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