CVE-2021-22179: SSRF

Published Mar 24, 2021
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Updated

A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions before 12.2. GitLab was vulnerable to a SSRF attack through the Outbound Requests feature.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.2.0<13.6.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.2.0<13.6.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.7.0<13.7.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.7.0<13.7.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.8.0<13.8.2
GitLab GitLab>=13.8.0<13.8.2

Event History

Mar 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22179?

CVE-2021-22179 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22179?

To fix CVE-2021-22179, upgrade GitLab to version 12.2.0 or later, specifically to a version greater than 13.6.6.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22179?

CVE-2021-22179 affects GitLab versions from 12.2.0 up to and including 13.6.6.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2021-22179 allow?

CVE-2021-22179 allows for server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks through the Outbound Requests feature.

5

Is CVE-2021-22179 applicable to both community and enterprise editions?

Yes, CVE-2021-22179 affects both the community and enterprise editions of GitLab.

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