Vulnerability identifier: #VU54622
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to read arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error within the design feature. A remote user can use a specially crafted design to ready contents of arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 13.11.0 - 14.0.3
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 13.11.0 - 14.0.3
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2021/07/07/critical-security-release-gitlab-14-0-4-released/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.