CVE-2021-22196: XSS
First published: Fri Apr 02 2021(Updated: )
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.4. It was possible to exploit a stored cross-site-scripting in merge request via a specifically crafted branch name.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=13.4.0<13.8.7 | |
| GitLab | >=13.4.0<13.8.7 | |
| GitLab | >=13.9.0<13.9.5 | |
| GitLab | >=13.9.0<13.9.5 | |
| GitLab | >=13.10.0<13.10.1 | |
| GitLab | >=13.10.0<13.10.1 | |
| GitLab | >=13.4.0 | |
| GitLab | >=13.4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22196?
CVE-2021-22196 has a medium severity due to its potential to allow stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22196?
To fix CVE-2021-22196, upgrade GitLab to version 13.8.7 or later for 13.4.x versions, or to version 13.9.5 or later for 13.9.x versions.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22196?
CVE-2021-22196 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions starting from 13.4 up to but not including 13.10.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-22196?
CVE-2021-22196 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-22196 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-22196 can be exploited remotely through a crafted branch name affecting merge requests.
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