CVE-2021-22234

Name: CVE-2021-22234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-05T21:15:10.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22234 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.11 before 13.11.7, all versions starting from 13.12 before 13.12.8, and all versions starting from 14.0 before 14.0.4. A specially crafted design image allowed attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.11 before 13.11.7, all versions starting from 13.12 before 13.12.8, and all versions starting from 14.0 before 14.0.4. A specially crafted design image allowed attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.11.0, <= 13.11.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.12.0, <= 13.12.8
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.0.0, <= 14.0.4

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22234.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/335205Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1212067Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22234.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/335205Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1212067Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22234?

How severe is CVE-2021-22234?

CVE-2021-22234 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22234?

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-2021-22234?

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Source: NVD / NIST