How severe is CVE-2022-4167?

CVE-2022-4167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4167 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4167?

CVE-2022-4167 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4167?

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

When was CVE-2022-4167 published?

CVE-2022-4167 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4167

CVE-2022-4167 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2023-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Authorization check affecting all versions of GitLab EE from 13.11 prior to 15.5.7, 15.6 prior to 15.6.4, and 15.7 prior to 15.7.2 allows group access tokens to continue working even after the group owner loses the ability to revoke them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4167?: Incorrect Authorization check affecting all versions of GitLab EE from 13.11 prior to 15.5.7, 15.6 prior to 15.6.4, and 15.7 prior to 15.7.2 allows group access tokens to continue working even after the group owner loses the ability to revoke them.
How severe is CVE-2022-4167?: CVE-2022-4167 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4167 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4167?: CVE-2022-4167 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4167?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4167 published?: CVE-2022-4167 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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