How severe is CVE-2022-4331?

CVE-2022-4331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-4331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4331?

CVE-2022-4331 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4331?

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

When was CVE-2022-4331 published?

CVE-2022-4331 was published on 2023-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4331

CVE-2022-4331 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2023-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.7.8, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.4, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.2. If a group with SAML SSO enabled is transferred to a new namespace as a child group, it's possible previously removed malicious maintainer or owner of the child group can still gain access to the group via SSO or a SCIM token to perform actions on the group.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4331?: An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 15.1 before 15.7.8, all versions starting from 15.8 before 15.8.4, all versions starting from 15.9 before 15.9.2. If a group with SAML SSO enabled is transferred to a new namespace as a child group, it's possible previously removed malicious maintainer or owner of the child group can still gain access to the group via SSO or a SCIM token to perform actions on the group.
How severe is CVE-2022-4331?: CVE-2022-4331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-4331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4331?: CVE-2022-4331 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4331 published?: CVE-2022-4331 was published on 2023-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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