CVE-2021-22203

CVE-2021-22203 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.7.9 before 13.8.7, all versions starting from 13.9 before 13.9.5, and all versions starting from 13.10 before 13.10.1. A specially crafted Wiki page allowed attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22203?
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 13.7.9 before 13.8.7, all versions starting from 13.9 before 13.9.5, and all versions starting from 13.10 before 13.10.1. A specially crafted Wiki page allowed attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.
How severe is CVE-2021-22203?
CVE-2021-22203 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22203 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22203?
CVE-2021-22203 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22203?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22203 published?
CVE-2021-22203 was published on 2021-04-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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