CVE-2021-39890
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.95%
Last modified
CVE-2021-39890 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. It was possible to bypass 2FA for LDAP users and access some specific pages with Basic Authentication in GitLab 14.1.1 and above.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was possible to bypass 2FA for LDAP users and access some specific pages with Basic Authentication in GitLab 14.1.1 and above.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.1.1, < 14.1.7 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 14.2.0, < 14.2.5 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 14.3.0 |
| Gitlab | Gitlab | 14.3.1 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39890.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/341522Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39890.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/341522Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-39890?
It was possible to bypass 2FA for LDAP users and access some specific pages with Basic Authentication in GitLab 14.1.1 and above.
How severe is CVE-2021-39890?
CVE-2021-39890 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39890?
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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