CWE
209
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22249

First published: Mon Aug 23 2021(Updated: )

A verbose error message in GitLab EE affecting all versions since 12.2 could disclose the private email address of a user invited to a group

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=12.2.0<13.12.9
GitLab>=12.2.0<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-2021-22249?

    CVE-2021-22249 has a medium severity level due to potential information disclosure of private email addresses.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22249?

    To fix CVE-2021-22249, upgrade GitLab to version 13.12.10 or later, or to version 14.1.3 or later.

  • Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22249?

    CVE-2021-22249 affects all versions of GitLab from 12.2.0 up to and including 14.1.2.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-22249?

    The impact of CVE-2021-22249 is that it may disclose the private email address of users invited to a group through verbose error messages.

  • Is CVE-2021-22249 relevant for both Community and Enterprise editions of GitLab?

    Yes, CVE-2021-22249 affects both Community and Enterprise editions of GitLab.

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