CVE-2021-22166
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.38%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22166 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An attacker could cause a Prometheus denial of service in GitLab 13.7+ by sending an HTTP request with a malformed method. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An attacker could cause a Prometheus denial of service in GitLab 13.7+ by sending an HTTP request with a malformed method
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.7.0, < 13.7.2 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22166.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22166.jsonThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22166?
An attacker could cause a Prometheus denial of service in GitLab 13.7+ by sending an HTTP request with a malformed method
How severe is CVE-2021-22166?
CVE-2021-22166 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22166?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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