CVE-2021-22232: Path Traversal

Published Jul 6, 2021
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Updated

HTML injection was possible via the full name field before versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2 in GitLab CE

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=9.5.0<13.11.6
GitLab GitLab>=13.12.0<13.12.6
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.2

Event History

Jul 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22232?

CVE-2021-22232 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for HTML injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22232?

To fix CVE-2021-22232, update your GitLab installation to version 13.11.6, 13.12.6, or 14.0.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-22232?

CVE-2021-22232 affects GitLab versions prior to 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2.

4

Can CVE-2021-22232 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-22232 can be exploited remotely by an attacker through the full name field.

5

What impact does CVE-2021-22232 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2021-22232 allows unauthorized HTML content to be injected, potentially compromising user data.

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