CVE-2021-22185
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22185 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient input sanitization in wikis in GitLab version 13.8 and up allows an attacker to exploit a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability via a specially-crafted commit to a wiki. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient input sanitization in wikis in GitLab version 13.8 and up allows an attacker to exploit a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability via a specially-crafted commit to a wiki
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.8.0, < 13.8.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.9.0, < 13.9.2 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1087061Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1087061Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22185?
Insufficient input sanitization in wikis in GitLab version 13.8 and up allows an attacker to exploit a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability via a specially-crafted commit to a wiki
How severe is CVE-2021-22185?
CVE-2021-22185 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22185?
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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