How severe is CVE-2022-0427?

CVE-2022-0427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-0427 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-0427?

CVE-2022-0427 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0427?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-0427 published?

CVE-2022-0427 was published on 2022-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-0427

CVE-2022-0427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2022-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing sanitization of HTML attributes in Jupyter notebooks in all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 14.5 allows an attacker to perform arbitrary HTTP POST requests on a user's behalf leading to potential account takeover

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-0427?: Missing sanitization of HTML attributes in Jupyter notebooks in all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 14.5 allows an attacker to perform arbitrary HTTP POST requests on a user's behalf leading to potential account takeover
How severe is CVE-2022-0427?: CVE-2022-0427 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-0427 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-0427?: CVE-2022-0427 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-0427?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-0427 published?: CVE-2022-0427 was published on 2022-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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