Vulnerability identifier: #VU71081

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4167

CWE-ID: CWE-285

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 bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to group access tokens continue to work after owner loses ability to revoke them. A remote attacker can bypass the authentication on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 13.11.0 - 15.7.1

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2023/01/09/security-release-gitlab-15-7-2-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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