CVE-2021-22258: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2021
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Updated

The project import/export feature in GitLab 8.9 and greater could be used to obtain otherwise private email addresses

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.9.0<14.0.9
GitLab GitLab>=8.9.0<14.0.9
GitLab GitLab>=14.1.0<14.1.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.1.0<14.1.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.2.0<14.2.2
GitLab GitLab>=14.2.0<14.2.2

Event History

Oct 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22258?

CVE-2021-22258 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose private email addresses.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-22258?

To fix CVE-2021-22258, upgrade your GitLab instance to version 14.0.9 or later, or the relevant patched versions.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-22258?

CVE-2021-22258 affects GitLab versions from 8.9.0 up to, but not including, 14.0.9, as well as 14.1.0 to 14.1.4 and 14.2.0 to 14.2.2.

4

What data is at risk due to CVE-2021-22258?

CVE-2021-22258 could allow unauthorized access to private email addresses associated with projects in GitLab.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-22258 if I can't upgrade?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2021-22258, so upgrading to a safe version is the recommended action.

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