Improper access control in GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2021-39916

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Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU58780

Improper access control in GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2021-39916

Published: December 9, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58780
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39916
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Software vendor:
GitLab, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the External Status Check feature. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and retrieve the configuration of any External Status Check.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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