CVE-2021-22262
5.4 · MEDIUMMissing access control in all GitLab versions starting from 13.12 before 14.0.9, all versions starting from 14.1 before 14.1.4, and all versions starting from 14.2 before 14.2.2 with Jira Cloud int…
Overview
CVE-2021-22262 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical description
Missing access control in all GitLab versions starting from 13.12 before 14.0.9, all versions starting from 14.1 before 14.1.4, and all versions starting from 14.2 before 14.2.2 with Jira Cloud integration enabled allows Jira users without administrative privileges to add and remove Jira Connect Namespaces via the GitLab.com for Jira Cloud application configuration page
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-22262?
CVE-2021-22262 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 5, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2021-22262?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-22262?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-22262?
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