Vulnerability identifier: #VU57050

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39899

CWE-ID: CWE-613

Exploitation vector: Local

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 local attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to lack of account lockout on change password functionality. An attacker with physical access can brute force the user’s password.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 0.1.5 - 14.3.0

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 6.2.0 - 14.3.0

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External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2021/09/30/security-release-gitlab-14-3-1-released/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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