CVE-2021-39866: Medium severity GitLab GitLab vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2021
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Updated

A business logic error in the project deletion process in GitLab 13.6 and later allows persistent access via project access tokens.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=13.6.0<14.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.6.0<14.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=14.2.0<14.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=14.2.0<14.2.5
GitLab GitLab=4.3.0
GitLab GitLab=4.3.0

Event History

Oct 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39866?

CVE-2021-39866 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39866?

To resolve CVE-2021-39866, upgrade GitLab to version 14.1.7 or later, or 14.2.5 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39866?

CVE-2021-39866 affects GitLab versions from 13.6.0 to 14.1.6 and from 14.2.0 to 14.2.5.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-39866?

CVE-2021-39866 allows unauthorized persistent access via project access tokens due to a business logic error.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-39866 before upgrading?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2021-39866, so upgrading is strongly recommended.

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