CVE-2021-22192

CVE-2021-22192 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.2 allowing unauthorized authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22192?
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.2 allowing unauthorized authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the server.
How severe is CVE-2021-22192?
CVE-2021-22192 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22192 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22192?
CVE-2021-22192 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22192?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22192 published?
CVE-2021-22192 was published on 2021-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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