CVE-2021-22223: XSS
First published: Tue Jul 06 2021(Updated: )
Client-Side code injection through Feature Flag name in GitLab CE/EE starting with 11.9 allows a specially crafted feature flag name to PUT requests on behalf of other users via clicking on a link
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | >=13.9.0<13.11.6 | |
| GitLab | >=13.9.0<13.11.6 | |
| GitLab | >=13.12.0<13.12.6 | |
| GitLab | >=13.12.0<13.12.6 | |
| GitLab | >=14.0.0<14.0.2 | |
| GitLab | >=14.0.0<14.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22223?
CVE-2021-22223 has a medium severity rating due to potential client-side code injection risks.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22223?
To fix CVE-2021-22223, update GitLab to version 13.11.6 or later, or 14.0.2 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22223?
CVE-2021-22223 affects GitLab versions from 13.9.0 up to 13.11.6, and 13.12.0 up to 13.12.6, as well as 14.0.0 up to 14.0.2.
What impact does CVE-2021-22223 have on users?
CVE-2021-22223 allows malicious users to perform unauthorized actions by exploiting specially crafted feature flag names.
Is CVE-2021-22223 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?
CVE-2021-22223 is a client-side vulnerability that allows for code injection through user interactions.
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- version/gitlab/13.9.0
- version/gitlab/13.12.0
- version/gitlab/14.0.0