Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39892

First published: Tue Jan 18 2022(Updated: )

In all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 12.0, a lower privileged user can import users from projects that they don't have a maintainer role on and disclose email addresses of those users.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=12.0<14.1.7
GitLab>=12.0<14.1.7
GitLab>=14.2<14.2.5
GitLab>=14.2<14.2.5
GitLab=14.3.0
GitLab=14.3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-39892?

    CVE-2021-39892 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39892?

    To fix CVE-2021-39892, update your GitLab installation to version 14.3.1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2021-39892?

    All versions of GitLab CE and EE from version 12.0 to 14.2.5 are affected by CVE-2021-39892.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39892?

    CVE-2021-39892 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows lower privileged users to import other users.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2021-39892?

    CVE-2021-39892 allows unauthorized users to disclose the email addresses of users from projects where they lack a maintainer role.

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