CVE-2021-22249
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.97%
Last modified
CVE-2021-22249 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A verbose error message in GitLab EE affecting all versions since 12.2 could disclose the private email address of a user invited to a group. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A verbose error message in GitLab EE affecting all versions since 12.2 could disclose the private email address of a user invited to a group
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 12.2.0, < 13.12.9 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.0.0, < 14.0.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.1.0, < 14.1.2 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1204320Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1204320Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-22249?
A verbose error message in GitLab EE affecting all versions since 12.2 could disclose the private email address of a user invited to a group
How severe is CVE-2021-22249?
CVE-2021-22249 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22249?
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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