CVE-2021-22262

Name: CVE-2021-22262
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-05T14:15:07.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22262 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing access control in all GitLab versions starting from 13.12 before 14.0.9, all versions starting from 14.1 before 14.1.4, and all versions starting from 14.2 before 14.2.2 with Jira Cloud integration enabled allows Jira users without administrative privileges to add and remove Jira Connect Namespaces via the GitLab.com for Jira Cloud application configuration page. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing access control in all GitLab versions starting from 13.12 before 14.0.9, all versions starting from 14.1 before 14.1.4, and all versions starting from 14.2 before 14.2.2 with Jira Cloud integration enabled allows Jira users without administrative privileges to add and remove Jira Connect Namespaces via the GitLab.com for Jira Cloud application configuration page

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 13.12.0, < 14.0.9
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.1.0, < 14.1.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.2.0, < 14.2.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22262.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/327062Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1147812Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22262.jsonVendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/327062Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1147812Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22262?

How severe is CVE-2021-22262?

CVE-2021-22262 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22262?

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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Source: NVD / NIST