CVE-2022-2498 : Security Advisory and Response

A detailed analysis of a vulnerability in GitLab affecting versions from 12.8 to 15.2.1, allowing incorrect pipeline creations.

Understanding CVE-2022-2498

An in-depth look at the issue found in GitLab EE affecting pipeline subscriptions.

What is CVE-2022-2498?

CVE-2022-2498 is a vulnerability in GitLab where new pipelines are wrongly created with the tag creator as the pipeline creator instead of the subscription's author.

The Impact of CVE-2022-2498

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.4, posing a medium risk with high confidentiality and integrity impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-2498

Exploring the specifics of the vulnerability within GitLab.

Vulnerability Description

The issue affects GitLab EE versions starting from 12.8 up to 15.2.1, leading to incorrect pipeline associations.

Affected Systems and Versions

GitLab versions >=12.8, <15.0.5, >=15.1, <15.1.4, and >=15.2, <15.2.1 are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this issue through pipeline subscriptions, manipulating pipeline creators and authors.

Mitigation and Prevention

Guidelines to address and prevent the CVE-2022-2498 vulnerability in GitLab.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update GitLab installations to versions that have patched this vulnerability to prevent exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update GitLab instances to stay protected against emerging vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates from GitLab and promptly apply patches to secure your systems.