CWE
384
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22237

First published: Wed Aug 25 2021(Updated: )

Under specialized conditions, GitLab may allow a user with an impersonation token to perform Git actions even if impersonation is disabled. This vulnerability is present in GitLab CE/EE versions before 13.12.9, 14.0.7, 14.1.2

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=13.1.0<13.12.9
GitLab>=13.1.0<13.12.9
GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.7
GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.7
GitLab>=14.1.0<14.1.2
GitLab>=14.1.0<14.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22237?

    CVE-2021-22237 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized Git actions under specific conditions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22237?

    To remediate CVE-2021-22237, upgrade to GitLab versions 13.12.9, 14.0.7, or 14.1.2 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-22237?

    CVE-2021-22237 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise editions prior to the specified patched versions.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-22237?

    An attacker can perform Git actions using an impersonation token even if impersonation is disabled, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

  • What versions of GitLab are vulnerable to CVE-2021-22237?

    GitLab CE/EE versions before 13.12.9, 14.0.7, and 14.1.2 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-22237.

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