CVE-2021-39878
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39878 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A stored Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Jira integration in GitLab version 13.0 up to 14.3.1 allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary javascript code.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A stored Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Jira integration in GitLab version 13.0 up to 14.3.1 allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary javascript code.
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 | >= 13.0.0, < 14.1.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.2.0, < 14.2.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.3.0, < 14.3.1 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1194254Permissions Required
- https://hackerone.com/reports/1194254Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39878?
A stored Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the Jira integration in GitLab version 13.0 up to 14.3.1 allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary javascript code.
How severe is CVE-2021-39878?
CVE-2021-39878 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39878?
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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