CVE-2021-39903

Description

In all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 13.0, a privileged user, through an API call, can change the visibility level of a group or a project to a restricted option even after the instance administrator sets that visibility option as restricted in settings.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.25%

Vendor Advisory gitlab.com

Affected: GitLab GitLab

References

Link	Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/300017	broken link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1086781	third party advisory permissions required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39903.json	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39903?: CVE-2021-39903 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39903?: To fix CVE-2021-39903, 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-2021-39903 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-39903 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-39903?: CVE-2021-39903 affects GitLab GitLab.

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