CVE-2021-22194

Name: CVE-2021-22194
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-26T20:15:12.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22194 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In all versions of GitLab, marshalled session keys were being stored in Redis.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In all versions of GitLab, marshalled session keys were being stored in Redis.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	< 13.7.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.8.0, < 13.8.5
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.9.0, < 13.9.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22194.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/262107Broken Link
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22194.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/262107Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22194?

In all versions of GitLab, marshalled session keys were being stored in Redis.

How severe is CVE-2021-22194?

CVE-2021-22194 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22194?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-22194?

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Source: NVD / NIST