CVE-2021-39886
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39886 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Permissions rules were not applied while issues were moved between projects of the same group in GitLab versions starting with 10.6 and up to 14.1.7 allowing users to read confidential Epic references.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Permissions rules were not applied while issues were moved between projects of the same group in GitLab versions starting with 10.6 and up to 14.1.7 allowing users to read confidential Epic references.
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 | >= 10.6.0, < 14.1.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.2.0, < 14.2.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.3.0, < 14.3.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39886?
Permissions rules were not applied while issues were moved between projects of the same group in GitLab versions starting with 10.6 and up to 14.1.7 allowing users to read confidential Epic references.
How severe is CVE-2021-39886?
CVE-2021-39886 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39886?
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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