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.

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.

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.

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.

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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CVE-2021-22256

medium

5.5

CWE

863

25/8/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-22256

First published: Wed Aug 25 2021(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

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	>=12.6.0<13.12.9
GitLab	>=12.6.0<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-2021-22256?
CVE-2021-22256 has been classified with a medium severity due to improper authorization allowing guest users to create issues.
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.
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.
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.