#VU57940 Improper access control in Gitlab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition


Published: 2021-11-04

Vulnerability identifier: #VU57940

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-39897

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated attacker can still have access even after the subgroup is transferred.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: 10.5 - 14.4.0

GitLab Enterprise Edition: 10.5.0 - 14.4.0


External links
http://about.gitlab.com/releases/2021/10/28/security-release-gitlab-14-4-1-released/


Q & A

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.


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