CVE-2021-22183: XSS

Published Mar 4, 2021
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting with 11.8. GitLab was vulnerable to a stored XSS in the epics page, which could be exploited with user interactions.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=11.8<13.6.6
GitLab GitLab>=11.8<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 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22183?

CVE-2021-22183 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22183?

To fix CVE-2021-22183, upgrade GitLab to versions 13.6.6 or later, 13.7.6 or later, or 13.8.2 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22183?

CVE-2021-22183 affects GitLab versions from 11.8 to 13.6.6, as well as specific versions between 13.7.0 and 13.7.6, and between 13.8.0 and 13.8.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-22183?

CVE-2021-22183 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability located in the epics page of GitLab.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-22183?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2021-22183 requires user interaction.

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