CVE-2021-22242
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 63.55%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22242 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient input sanitization in Mermaid markdown in GitLab CE/EE version 11.4 and up allows an attacker to exploit a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability via a specially-crafted markdown. EPSS estimates a 63.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient input sanitization in Mermaid markdown in GitLab CE/EE version 11.4 and up allows an attacker to exploit a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability via a specially-crafted markdown
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 | >= 11.4.0, < 13.12.9 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1212822Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1212822Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22242?
Insufficient input sanitization in Mermaid markdown in GitLab CE/EE version 11.4 and up allows an attacker to exploit a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability via a specially-crafted markdown
How severe is CVE-2021-22242?
CVE-2021-22242 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 63.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22242?
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-2021-22242?
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