How severe is CVE-2021-39882?

CVE-2021-39882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39882?

CVE-2021-39882 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-2021-39882?

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

When was CVE-2021-39882 published?

CVE-2021-39882 was published on 2021-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39882

CVE-2021-39882 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2021-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In all versions of GitLab CE/EE, provided a user ID, anonymous users can use a few endpoints to retrieve information about any GitLab user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39882?: In all versions of GitLab CE/EE, provided a user ID, anonymous users can use a few endpoints to retrieve information about any GitLab user.
How severe is CVE-2021-39882?: CVE-2021-39882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39882?: CVE-2021-39882 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-2021-39882?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39882 published?: CVE-2021-39882 was published on 2021-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:4.3.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:4.3.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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