Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22208

First published: Thu May 06 2021(Updated: )

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting versions starting with 13.5 up to 13.9.7. Improper permission check could allow the change of timestamp for issue creation or update.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=13.5.0<13.9.7
GitLab>=13.5.0<13.9.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22208?

    CVE-2021-22208 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to affect the integrity of issue timestamps.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22208?

    To fix CVE-2021-22208, upgrade GitLab to version 13.9.8 or later.

  • What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22208?

    CVE-2021-22208 affects GitLab versions from 13.5.0 up to 13.9.7.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-22208 have on GitLab users?

    CVE-2021-22208 could allow unauthorized users to modify timestamps for issue creation or updates.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-22208 if I cannot upgrade GitLab?

    There is no official workaround for CVE-2021-22208; upgrading to a patched version is strongly recommended.

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