CVE-2022-3265
MediumPublic exploitA cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.3.5, 15.4 prior to 15.4.4, and 15.5 prior to 15.5.2.
Published Nov 10, 2022 · Updated Sep 11, 2026 · Also known as BIT-gitlab-2022-3265, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3265
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-3265 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.4 v3.1) affecting GitLab.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including GitLab 15.10.8+ds1-2, GitLab 15.3.5, GitLab 15.4.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
5.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
87%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.3.5, 15.4 prior to 15.4.4, and 15.5 prior to 15.5.2. It was possible to exploit a vulnerability in setting the labels colour feature which could lead to a stored XSS that allowed attackers to perform arbitrary actions on behalf of victims at client side.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitLabGitlab | >= <15.3.5 | 15.3.5 |
Patched Releases
GitLab
15.10.8+ds1-2, 15.3.5, 15.4.4, 15.5.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 10, 2022
Last updated
Sep 11, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/3xxx/CVE-2022-3265.json
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3265.json
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3285.json
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2022/CVE-2022-3793.json
- advisoryhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/372120
FAQ
Common Questions.
A cross-site scripting issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions prior to 15.3.5, 15.4 prior to 15.4.4, and 15.5 prior to 15.5.2.
Affected: GitLab versions >= <15.3.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including GitLab 15.10.8+ds1-2, GitLab 15.3.5, GitLab 15.4.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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