CVE-2021-22182: XSS

Published Mar 3, 2021
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting with 13.7. GitLab was vulnerable to a stored XSS in merge request.

Affected Software

4 affected components
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 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22182?

CVE-2021-22182 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22182?

To fix CVE-2021-22182, upgrade GitLab to version 13.7.7, 13.8.3, or later versions.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-22182 have on GitLab users?

CVE-2021-22182 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the user's browser, potentially compromising confidential data.

4

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22182?

CVE-2021-22182 affects GitLab versions between 13.7.0 and 13.8.2 inclusive.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-22182?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-22182 other than upgrading to the patched versions.

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