How severe is CVE-2022-2499?

CVE-2022-2499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2499 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2499?

CVE-2022-2499 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-2022-2499?

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

When was CVE-2022-2499 published?

CVE-2022-2499 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2499

CVE-2022-2499 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 13.10 before 15.0.5, all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.1.4, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.1. GitLab's Jira integration has an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that may be exploited by an attacker to leak Jira issues.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2499?: An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 13.10 before 15.0.5, all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.1.4, all versions starting from 15.2 before 15.2.1. GitLab's Jira integration has an insecure direct object reference vulnerability that may be exploited by an attacker to leak Jira issues.
How severe is CVE-2022-2499?: CVE-2022-2499 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2499 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2499?: CVE-2022-2499 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-2022-2499?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2499 published?: CVE-2022-2499 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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