Vulnerability · Published Nov 4, 2021 · Assigned by GitLab

CVE-2021-39897

Low 2.6

In plain English

A low-severity security flaw in GitLab from GitLab. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.2% (higher than 68% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)2.6Low

Exploit odds (30 days)1.2%top 31.7% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Improper access control in GitLab CE/EE version 10.5 and above allowed subgroup members with inherited access to a project from a parent group to still have access even after the subgroup is transferred

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
GitLab	GitLab	>=12.9, <12.9.8>=12.10, <12.10.7>=13.0, <13.0.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/341017 x_refsource_MISC
https://hackerone.com/reports/1330806 x_refsource_MISC
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39897.json x_refsource_CONFIRM