CVE-2021-22226
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22226 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Under certain conditions, some users were able to push to protected branches that were restricted to deploy keys in GitLab CE/EE since version 13.9. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Under certain conditions, some users were able to push to protected branches that were restricted to deploy keys in GitLab CE/EE since version 13.9
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.9.0, < 13.11.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.12.0, < 13.12.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.2 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22226?
Under certain conditions, some users were able to push to protected branches that were restricted to deploy keys in GitLab CE/EE since version 13.9
How severe is CVE-2021-22226?
CVE-2021-22226 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22226?
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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