CVE-2021-39889: Medium severity GitLab GitLab vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2021
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Updated

In all versions of GitLab EE since version 14.1, due to an insecure direct object reference vulnerability, an endpoint may reveal the protected branch name to a malicious user who makes a crafted API call with the ID of the protected branch.

Affected Software

3 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=14.1.0<14.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=14.2.0<14.2.5
GitLab GitLab>=14.3.0<14.3.1

Event History

Oct 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39889?

CVE-2021-39889 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39889?

To mitigate CVE-2021-39889, upgrade to GitLab EE version 14.1.7, 14.2.6, or 14.3.2 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2021-39889 have on GitLab EE users?

CVE-2021-39889 could allow unauthorized users to discover the names of protected branches through crafted API calls.

4

Which versions of GitLab EE are affected by CVE-2021-39889?

CVE-2021-39889 affects GitLab EE versions 14.1.0 to 14.1.6, 14.2.0 to 14.2.5, and 14.3.0 to 14.3.1.

5

Who is at risk due to CVE-2021-39889?

Users of GitLab EE versions listed in the vulnerability's range are at risk of exposing protected branch names to malicious actors.

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