CVE-2021-22199: XSS

Published Apr 22, 2021
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting with 12.9. GitLab was vulnerable to a stored XSS if scoped labels were used.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.9<13.8.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.9<13.8.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.9.0<13.9.5
GitLab GitLab>=13.9.0<13.9.5
GitLab GitLab>=13.10.0<13.10.1
GitLab GitLab>=13.10.0<13.10.1

Event History

Apr 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22199?

The severity of CVE-2021-22199 is considered high due to its potential for stored XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22199?

To fix CVE-2021-22199, upgrade your GitLab instance to version 13.8.8 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22199?

All GitLab versions starting from 12.9 up to 13.8.7, as well as 13.9.0 to 13.9.5, and 13.10.0 to 13.10.1 are affected by CVE-2021-22199.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-22199?

CVE-2021-22199 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2021-22199?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2021-22199, specifically through the use of scoped labels.

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