CVE-2021-22243: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

Under specialized conditions, GitLab CE/EE versions starting 7.10 may allow existing GitLab users to use an invite URL meant for another email address to gain access into a group.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=7.10.0<13.12.9
GitLab GitLab>=7.10.0<13.12.9
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.7
GitLab GitLab>=14.0.0<14.0.7
GitLab GitLab>=14.1.0<14.1.2
GitLab GitLab>=14.1.0<14.1.2

Event History

Aug 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22243?

CVE-2021-22243 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to groups.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22243?

To mitigate CVE-2021-22243, upgrade GitLab to the latest version that contains the security fix.

3

Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2021-22243?

GitLab CE/EE versions from 7.10 to 14.1.2 are affected by CVE-2021-22243.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-22243 have on GitLab users?

CVE-2021-22243 allows existing GitLab users to access groups using invite URLs meant for different email addresses.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2021-22243?

There are no publicly reported exploits specifically targeting CVE-2021-22243, but it poses a security risk if left unpatched.

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