How severe is CVE-2022-2307?

CVE-2022-2307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2307 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2307?

CVE-2022-2307 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2307?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2307 published?

CVE-2022-2307 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2307

CVE-2022-2307 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-459.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-459
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A lack of cascading deletes in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.0 before 15.0.5, all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.1.4, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.1 allows a malicious Group Owner to retain a usable Group Access Token even after the Group is deleted, though the APIs usable by that token are limited.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2307?: A lack of cascading deletes in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.0 before 15.0.5, all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.1.4, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.1 allows a malicious Group Owner to retain a usable Group Access Token even after the Group is deleted, though the APIs usable by that token are limited.
How severe is CVE-2022-2307?: CVE-2022-2307 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2307 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2307?: CVE-2022-2307 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2307?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2307 published?: CVE-2022-2307 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:15.2:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:15.2:*:*:*:community:*:*:*

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