CVE-2021-39918: Medium severity gitlab vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2021
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Updated

Incorrect Authorization in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 11.1 before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2, allows a user to add comments to a vulnerability which cannot be accessed.

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=11.1.0<14.3.6
GitLab GitLab>=11.1.0<14.3.6
GitLab GitLab>=14.4.0<14.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.4.0<14.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=14.5.0<14.5.2
GitLab GitLab>=14.5.0<14.5.2

Event History

Dec 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39918?

CVE-2021-39918 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to incorrect authorization.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39918?

To fix CVE-2021-39918, upgrade GitLab to version 14.3.6 or later, 14.4.4 or later, or 14.5.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-39918?

CVE-2021-39918 affects all GitLab versions from 11.1 up to 14.3.6, 14.4 up to 14.4.4, and 14.5 up to 14.5.2.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-39918?

CVE-2021-39918 allows unauthorized users to add comments to vulnerabilities that they otherwise cannot access.

5

Is CVE-2021-39918 related to GitLab EE?

Yes, CVE-2021-39918 specifically affects both the GitLab Community Edition and the Enterprise Edition.

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