CVE-2021-22178: SSRF

Published Mar 24, 2021
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.2. Gitlab was vulnerable to SRRF attack through the Prometheus integration.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=13.2.0<13.6.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.2.0<13.6.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.7.0<13.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.7.0<13.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.8.0<13.8.4
GitLab GitLab>=13.8.0<13.8.4

Event History

Mar 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22178?

CVE-2021-22178 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation through SRRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22178?

To fix CVE-2021-22178, upgrade your GitLab instance to version 13.6.8, 13.7.8, or 13.8.5 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22178?

CVE-2021-22178 affects all GitLab versions from 13.2.0 up to but not including 13.6.8.

4

What is a SRRF attack in relation to CVE-2021-22178?

A SRRF attack leverages vulnerabilities in the Prometheus integration within GitLab to potentially disrupt services.

5

Is CVE-2021-22178 related to specific GitLab installations?

Yes, CVE-2021-22178 affects both GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions running the specified versions.

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