CWE
863
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-39904

First published: Thu Nov 04 2021(Updated: )

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the GraphQL API in all versions of GitLab CE/EE starting from 13.1 before 14.2.6, all versions starting from 14.3 before 14.3.4, and all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.1 allows a Merge Request creator to resolve discussions and apply suggestions after a project owner has locked the Merge Request

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GitLab>=13.1.0<14.2.6
GitLab>=13.1.0<14.2.6
GitLab>=14.3.0<14.3.4
GitLab>=14.3.0<14.3.4
GitLab=14.4.0
GitLab=14.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-39904?

    CVE-2021-39904 has a medium severity rating due to improper access control in the GitLab API.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-39904?

    To fix CVE-2021-39904, upgrade GitLab to version 14.2.6 or later, or to version 14.3.4 or later, or to version 14.4.1 or later.

  • Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39904?

    CVE-2021-39904 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 13.1 up to but not including 14.2.6, and versions from 14.3 up to but not including 14.3.4 and 14.4.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39904?

    CVE-2021-39904 is classified as an Improper Access Control vulnerability.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2021-39904?

    CVE-2021-39904 can be exploited by any Merge Request creator who can resolve discussions and apply suggestions within GitLab.

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