CVE-2021-39871: Medium severity GitLab GitLab vulnerability

Published Oct 4, 2021
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Updated

In all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 13.0, an instance that has the setting to disable Bitbucket Server import enabled is bypassed by an attacker making a crafted API call.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=13.0.0<14.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=13.0.0<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 4, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39871?

CVE-2021-39871 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through API calls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39871?

To fix CVE-2021-39871, update GitLab to version 14.1.7 or later if you are on versions 13.0.0 to 14.1.6, or to version 14.2.5 or later if you are on versions 14.2.0 to 14.2.4.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39871?

CVE-2021-39871 affects GitLab CE and EE versions from 13.0 to 14.1.6 and 14.2.0 to 14.2.4.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2021-39871 facilitate?

CVE-2021-39871 facilitates an attack that bypasses the setting to disable Bitbucket Server import via crafted API calls.

5

Is it possible to exploit CVE-2021-39871 without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2021-39871 can be exploited by unauthenticated users if the API call is crafted correctly.

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