CVE-2021-39867: SSRF

Published Oct 5, 2021
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Updated

In all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 8.15, a DNS rebinding vulnerability in Gitea Importer may be exploited by an attacker to trigger Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=8.15.0<14.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=8.15.0<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·12:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39867?

CVE-2021-39867 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39867?

To mitigate CVE-2021-39867, upgrade to GitLab versions 14.2.5 or later, or to versions 14.1.7 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39867?

CVE-2021-39867 affects all versions of GitLab CE/EE from 8.15.0 to 14.1.7 and from 14.2.0 to 14.2.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39867?

CVE-2021-39867 is a DNS rebinding vulnerability that can lead to Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2021-39867?

CVE-2021-39867 specifically involves the Gitea Importer feature within GitLab.

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