GitLab Community Edition/Enterprise Edition up to 15.1.4/15.2.2/15.3.0 GitHub API Endpoint os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition up to 15.1.4/15.2.2/15.3.0 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component GitHub API Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-2884. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition up to 15.1.4/15.2.2/15.3.0 (Bug Tracking Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component GitHub API Endpoint. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 11.3.4 prior to 15.1.5, 15.2 to 15.2.3, 15.3 to 15.3 to 15.3.1 allows an an authenticated user to achieve remote code execution via the Import from GitHub API endpoint

The weakness was released 10/17/2022 as 37109. The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-2884 since 08/18/2022. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1202.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 15.1.5, 15.2.3 or 15.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (51181). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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NVD Base Score: 9.9
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CNA Base Score: 9.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Community Edition/Enterprise Edition 15.1.5/15.2.3/15.3.1

Timelineinfo

08/18/2022 🔍
10/17/2022 +60 days 🔍
10/17/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/14/2025 +940 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gitlab.com

Advisory: 37109
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-2884 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2884
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211096
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2022 21:12
Updated: 05/14/2025 20:27
Changes: 10/17/2022 21:12 (41), 11/10/2022 01:27 (14), 12/23/2024 19:40 (23), 05/14/2025 20:27 (12)
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