CVE-2021-22172

Public Exploit

Description

Improper authorization in GitLab 12.8+ allows a guest user in a private project to view tag data that should be inaccessible on the releases page

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory gitlab.com Vendor Advisory gitlab.com
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/212911 issue tracking patch vendor advisory exploit
https://hackerone.com/reports/833334 third party advisory permissions required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22172.json vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22172?
CVE-2021-22172 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22172?
To fix CVE-2021-22172, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-22172 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-22172 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22172?
CVE-2021-22172 affects GitLab GitLab.
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