What is CVE-2021-39897?

CVE-2021-39897 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 2.6/10. Published 2021-11-05.

How severe is CVE-2021-39897?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.6 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Gitlab

CVE-2021-39897

Improper access control in GitLab CE/EE version 10.5 and above allowed subgroup members with inherited access to a project from a parent group to still have access even after the subgroup is transferred

EPSS: 0.010 (59.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.6 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Gitlab — versions >=12.9, <12.9.8, >=12.10, <12.10.7, 13.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-281 — Improper Preservation of Permissions

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-2021-39897?: CVE-2021-39897 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab, classified under Improper Preservation of Permissions. CVSS score: 2.6/10. Published 2021-11-05.
How severe is CVE-2021-39897?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.6 out of 10.