How severe is CVE-2021-22224?

CVE-2021-22224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22224?

CVE-2021-22224 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22224?

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-2021-22224 published?

CVE-2021-22224 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22224

CVE-2021-22224 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2021-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the GraphQL API in GitLab since version 13.12 and before versions 13.12.6 and 14.0.2 allowed an attacker to call mutations as the victim

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22224?: A cross-site request forgery vulnerability in the GraphQL API in GitLab since version 13.12 and before versions 13.12.6 and 14.0.2 allowed an attacker to call mutations as the victim
How severe is CVE-2021-22224?: CVE-2021-22224 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22224?: CVE-2021-22224 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22224?: 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-2021-22224 published?: CVE-2021-22224 was published on 2021-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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