How severe is CVE-2021-22232?

CVE-2021-22232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-22232 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22232?

CVE-2021-22232 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22232?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-22232 published?

CVE-2021-22232 was published on 2021-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22232

CVE-2021-22232 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2021-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HTML injection was possible via the full name field before versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2 in GitLab CE

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22232?: HTML injection was possible via the full name field before versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2 in GitLab CE
How severe is CVE-2021-22232?: CVE-2021-22232 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-22232 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22232?: CVE-2021-22232 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22232?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-22232 published?: CVE-2021-22232 was published on 2021-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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