How severe is CVE-2022-3066?

CVE-2022-3066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-3066 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3066?

CVE-2022-3066 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3066?

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

When was CVE-2022-3066 published?

CVE-2022-3066 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3066

CVE-2022-3066 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2022-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 15.2.5, all versions starting from 15.3 before 15.3.4, all versions starting from 15.4 before 15.4.1. It was possible for an unauthorised user to create issues in a project.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3066?: An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.0 before 15.2.5, all versions starting from 15.3 before 15.3.4, all versions starting from 15.4 before 15.4.1. It was possible for an unauthorised user to create issues in a project.
How severe is CVE-2022-3066?: CVE-2022-3066 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3066 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3066?: CVE-2022-3066 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3066?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3066 published?: CVE-2022-3066 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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