CVE-2021-39944

Name: CVE-2021-39944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-13T16:15:09.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39944 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 11.0 before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2. A permissions validation flaw allowed group members with a developer role to elevate their privilege to a maintainer on projects they import. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 11.0 before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2. A permissions validation flaw allowed group members with a developer role to elevate their privilege to a maintainer on projects they import

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 11.0.0, < 14.3.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.4.0, < 14.4.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 14.5.0, < 14.5.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39944.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/336531Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1256017Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39944.jsonThird Party Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/336531Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/1256017Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39944?

How severe is CVE-2021-39944?

CVE-2021-39944 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39944?

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