CVE-2021-39890: Critical severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2021
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Updated

It was possible to bypass 2FA for LDAP users and access some specific pages with Basic Authentication in GitLab 14.1.1 and above.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=14.1.1<14.1.7
GitLab GitLab>=14.2.0<14.2.5
GitLab GitLab=14.3.0
GitLab GitLab=14.3.0
GitLab GitLab=14.3.1
GitLab GitLab=14.3.1

Event History

Dec 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:34 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39890?

CVE-2021-39890 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for bypassing two-factor authentication for LDAP users.

2

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39890?

CVE-2021-39890 affects GitLab versions 14.1.1 to 14.1.7, 14.2.0 to 14.2.5, and specifically 14.3.0 to 14.3.1.

3

How do I fix CVE-2021-39890?

To fix CVE-2021-39890, upgrade GitLab to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

4

What impact does CVE-2021-39890 have on users?

CVE-2021-39890 allows unauthorized access to specific pages by bypassing two-factor authentication, compromising user security.

5

Is it safe to use GitLab if I'm on a vulnerable version related to CVE-2021-39890?

Using a vulnerable version of GitLab related to CVE-2021-39890 is not safe, and immediate action should be taken to upgrade to mitigate the risk.

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