CVE-2021-22223: XSS

Published Jul 6, 2021
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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

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=13.9.0<13.11.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.9.0<13.11.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.12.0<13.12.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.12.0<13.12.6
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.2
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.2

Event History

Jul 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22223?

CVE-2021-22223 has a medium severity rating due to potential client-side code injection risks.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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