CVE-2021-22206

CVE-2021-22206 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 11.6. Pull mirror credentials are exposed that allows other maintainers to be able to view the credentials in plain-text,

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22206?
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 11.6. Pull mirror credentials are exposed that allows other maintainers to be able to view the credentials in plain-text,
How severe is CVE-2021-22206?
CVE-2021-22206 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22206 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22206?
CVE-2021-22206 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-2021-22206?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22206 published?
CVE-2021-22206 was published on 2021-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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