How severe is CVE-2021-39894?

CVE-2021-39894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-39894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39894?

CVE-2021-39894 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-2021-39894?

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

When was CVE-2021-39894 published?

CVE-2021-39894 was published on 2021-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39894

CVE-2021-39894 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2021-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 8.0, a DNS rebinding vulnerability exists in Fogbugz importer which may be used by attackers to exploit Server Side Request Forgery attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39894?: In all versions of GitLab CE/EE since version 8.0, a DNS rebinding vulnerability exists in Fogbugz importer which may be used by attackers to exploit Server Side Request Forgery attacks.
How severe is CVE-2021-39894?: CVE-2021-39894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-39894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39894?: CVE-2021-39894 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-2021-39894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-39894 published?: CVE-2021-39894 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:14.3.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:14.3.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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