CVE-2021-22227: XSS
First published: Wed Jul 07 2021(Updated: )
A reflected cross-site script vulnerability in GitLab before versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6 and 14.0.2 allowed an attacker to send a malicious link to a victim and trigger actions on their behalf if they clicked it
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab | <13.11.6 | |
| GitLab | >=13.12.0<13.12.6 | |
| GitLab | >=14.0.0<14.0.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-22227?
CVE-2021-22227 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized actions on behalf of victims.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22227?
To mitigate CVE-2021-22227, upgrade to GitLab versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6, or 14.0.2 and apply any security patches.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2021-22227?
CVE-2021-22227 affects GitLab before versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2 across various operating systems.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-22227?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-22227 to send malicious links that, if clicked, execute actions on behalf of the victim.
Is CVE-2021-22227 hard to exploit?
CVE-2021-22227 is relatively easy to exploit, requiring only the victim to click a malicious link.
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