CVE-2021-39941: Infoleak

Published Dec 13, 2021
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Updated

An information disclosure vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE versions 12.0 to 14.3.6, 14.4 to 14.4.4, and 14.5 to 14.5.2 allowed non-project members to see the default branch name for projects that restrict access to the repository to project members

Affected Software

6 affected components
GitLab GitLab>=12.0.0<14.3.6
GitLab GitLab>=12.0.0<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·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39941?

CVE-2021-39941 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-39941?

The recommended fix for CVE-2021-39941 is to upgrade GitLab to versions 14.3.7, 14.4.5, or 14.5.3 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2021-39941?

CVE-2021-39941 affects GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions from version 12.0 to 14.3.6, 14.4 to 14.4.4, and 14.5 to 14.5.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-39941?

CVE-2021-39941 is an information disclosure vulnerability.

5

Who can be affected by CVE-2021-39941?

Non-project members can be affected by CVE-2021-39941 as they are able to see the default branch name of restricted projects.

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