CVE-2021-39875: Medium severity GitLab GitLab vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2021
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Updated

In all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 13.6, it is possible to see pending invitations of any public group or public project by visiting an API endpoint.

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·12:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:28 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39875?

CVE-2021-39875 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39875?

To mitigate CVE-2021-39875, upgrade to GitLab version 14.1.7 or later for versions 13.6.0 to 14.1.6 and version 14.2.5 or later for versions 14.2.0 to 14.2.4.

3

What type of information can be leaked due to CVE-2021-39875?

CVE-2021-39875 allows unauthorized users to view pending invitations for any public group or project via a specific API endpoint.

4

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39875?

CVE-2021-39875 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 13.6.0 through 14.1.6 and from 14.2.0 through 14.2.4.

5

Is CVE-2021-39875 applicable to both GitLab CE and EE?

Yes, CVE-2021-39875 affects both GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) in the specified versions.

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