CVE-2021-22246
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.33%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22246 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions before 14.0.2, 13.12.6, 13.11.6. GitLab Webhook feature could be abused to perform denial of service attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions before 14.0.2, 13.12.6, 13.11.6. GitLab Webhook feature could be abused to perform denial of service attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 2.0.0, < 13.11.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 13.12.0, < 13.12.6 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.2 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1029269Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1029269Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22246?
A vulnerability was discovered in GitLab versions before 14.0.2, 13.12.6, 13.11.6. GitLab Webhook feature could be abused to perform denial of service attacks.
How severe is CVE-2021-22246?
CVE-2021-22246 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22246?
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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