Vulnerability identifier: #VU56267

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions within project token, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

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

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2021/08/31/security-release-gitlab-14-2-2-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.