CVE-2021-22256: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Aug 25, 2021
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Updated

Improper authorization in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions since 12.6 allowed guest users to create issues for Sentry errors and track their status

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.6.0<13.12.9
GitLab GitLab>=12.6.0<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·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22256?

CVE-2021-22256 has been classified with a medium severity due to improper authorization allowing guest users to create issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22256?

To remediate CVE-2021-22256, you should upgrade GitLab to version 13.12.10 or 14.0.8 and later versions that include the security fix.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-22256?

CVE-2021-22256 affects all GitLab CE and EE versions from 12.6.0 up to but not including specific patched versions.

4

What types of users are impacted by CVE-2021-22256?

Guest users are specifically impacted by CVE-2021-22256, being able to create and track Sentry error issues.

5

Is CVE-2021-22256 a persistent issue in GitLab?

CVE-2021-22256 is not persistent as it can be resolved by upgrading to the recommended versions without the vulnerability.

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