What is CVE-2021-39913?

CVE-2021-39913 is a vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE that allows an attacker with local file system access to obtain system root-level privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39913?

CVE-2021-39913 has a severity value of 6.7 (high).

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-39913?

An attacker with local file system access can exploit CVE-2021-39913 to obtain system root-level privileges by accessing the accidental logging of the system root password in the migration log.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39913?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-39913 at the following references: [link1](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39913.json) and [link2](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/28074).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-39913

high

7.2

CWE

532

4/11/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-39913

Q: Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2021-39913?

All versions of GitLab CE/EE 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 are affected by CVE-2021-39913.

First published: Thu Nov 04 2021(Updated: )

Accidental logging of system root password in the migration log in all versions of GitLab CE/EE 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 an attacker with local file system access to obtain system root-level privileges

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab GitLab	<14.2.6
GitLab GitLab	<14.2.6
GitLab GitLab	>=14.3.0<14.3.4
GitLab GitLab	>=14.3.0<14.3.4
Gitlab Gitlab	=14.4.0
Gitlab Gitlab	=14.4.0

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What is CVE-2021-39913?
CVE-2021-39913 is a vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE that allows an attacker with local file system access to obtain system root-level privileges.
Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2021-39913?
All versions of GitLab CE/EE 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 are affected by CVE-2021-39913.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-39913?
CVE-2021-39913 has a severity value of 6.7 (high).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-39913?
An attacker with local file system access can exploit CVE-2021-39913 to obtain system root-level privileges by accessing the accidental logging of the system root password in the migration log.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-39913?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-39913 at the following references: [link1](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39913.json) and [link2](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/28074).

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