Auth bypass in GitLab
CVE-2021-22176
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting with 3.0.1. Improper access control allows demoted project members to access details on authored merge requests
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.010 (59.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Gitlab — versions >=13.8.0, <13.8.4, >=13.7.0, <13.7.7, >=3.0.1, <13.6.7
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@gitlab.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@gitlab.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- cve@gitlab.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-22176?
- CVE-2021-22176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in GitLab, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2021-03-24.
- How severe is CVE-2021-22176?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-22176 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.