CVE-2021-22227: XSS

Published Jul 7, 2021
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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

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab<13.11.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.12.0<13.12.6
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.2

Event History

Jul 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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