Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22231

First published: Wed Jul 07 2021(Updated: )

A denial of service in user's profile page is found starting with GitLab CE/EE 8.0 that allows attacker to reject access to their profile page via using a specially crafted username.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=8.0.0<13.11.6
GitLab>=13.12.0<13.12.6
GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.2
GitLab>=8.0.0<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-2021-22231?

    CVE-2021-22231 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service on user profile pages.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22231?

    To fix CVE-2021-22231, upgrade your GitLab instance to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22231?

    CVE-2021-22231 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 8.0.0 up to and including 14.0.2.

  • Can CVE-2021-22231 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-22231 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a specially crafted username.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-22231 have on GitLab users?

    The impact of CVE-2021-22231 can prevent users from accessing their profile pages, resulting in service disruption.

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