CVE-2021-22181
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.06%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22181 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions since 11.8 allows an attacker to create a recursive pipeline relationship and exhaust resources.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions since 11.8 allows an attacker to create a recursive pipeline relationship and exhaust resources.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 11.8.0, < 13.10.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.11.0, < 13.11.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.12.0, < 13.12.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22181?
A denial of service vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions since 11.8 allows an attacker to create a recursive pipeline relationship and exhaust resources.
How severe is CVE-2021-22181?
CVE-2021-22181 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22181?
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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