CVE-2021-39941

Description

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

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Third-Party Advisory gitlab.com Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/33864 broken link
https://hackerone.com/reports/706361 third party advisory permissions required
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39941.json third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39941?
CVE-2021-39941 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39941?
To fix CVE-2021-39941, 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-2021-39941 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-39941 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-2021-39941?
CVE-2021-39941 affects GitLab GitLab.
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