What is CVE-2021-22240?

CVE-2021-22240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 4.2/10. Published 2021-08-05.

How severe is CVE-2021-22240?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.2 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Gitlab

CVE-2021-22240

Improper access control in GitLab EE versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2 allows users to be created via single sign on despite user cap being enabled

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.007 (48.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Gitlab
Gitlab Ee — versions >=13.7, <13.11.6, >=13.12, <13.12.6, >=14.0, <14.0.2

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

References

cve@gitlab.com (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link)
cve@gitlab.com (Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
cve@gitlab.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22240?: CVE-2021-22240 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 4.2/10. Published 2021-08-05.
How severe is CVE-2021-22240?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.2 out of 10.