Vulnerability identifier: #VU56265
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to invited group members continue to have project access even after invited group is deleted. A remote authenticated attacker can continue to have access to a project even after the invited group.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Gitlab Community Edition: 14.0.0 - 14.2.1
GitLab Enterprise Edition: 14.0.0 - 14.2.1
External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2021/08/31/security-release-gitlab-14-2-2-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.