What is the severity of CVE-2021-39897?

CVE-2021-39897 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access control.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39897?

To fix CVE-2021-39897, update GitLab to version 12.10.8 or later, or version 13.0.1 or later.

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39897?

CVE-2021-39897 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 10.5 to 12.10.7.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39897?

CVE-2021-39897 is an improper access control vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to projects.

Can subgroup members retain access after transfer according to CVE-2021-39897?

Yes, subgroup members with inherited access can retain project access even after the subgroup is transferred.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-39897

medium

5.3

CWE

281

4/11/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-39897

First published: Thu Nov 04 2021(Updated: )

Improper access control in GitLab CE/EE version 10.5 and above allowed subgroup members with inherited access to a project from a parent group to still have access even after the subgroup is transferred

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	>=12.9.0<12.9.8
GitLab	>=12.9.0<12.9.8
GitLab	>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab	>=12.10.0<12.10.7
GitLab	=13.0.0
GitLab	=13.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39897?
CVE-2021-39897 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access control.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39897?
To fix CVE-2021-39897, update GitLab to version 12.10.8 or later, or version 13.0.1 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39897?
CVE-2021-39897 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 10.5 to 12.10.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39897?
CVE-2021-39897 is an improper access control vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to projects.
Can subgroup members retain access after transfer according to CVE-2021-39897?
Yes, subgroup members with inherited access can retain project access even after the subgroup is transferred.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39897?
CVE-2021-39897 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access control.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39897?
To fix CVE-2021-39897, update GitLab to version 12.10.8 or later, or version 13.0.1 or later.
What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39897?
CVE-2021-39897 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 10.5 to 12.10.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39897?
CVE-2021-39897 is an improper access control vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to projects.
Can subgroup members retain access after transfer according to CVE-2021-39897?
Yes, subgroup members with inherited access can retain project access even after the subgroup is transferred.