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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-22169
CVE-2021-22169:
GitLab vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An information disclosure vulnerability was identified in GitLab Enterprise Edition (EE) version 13.4 and later, which could leak internal IP addresses through error messages. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2021-22169 and was discovered internally by the GitLab team (GitLab Release, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assessed with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-209 (Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to the disclosure of internal IP addresses through error messages, potentially providing attackers with sensitive information about the internal network infrastructure (GitLab Release).
Mitigation and workarounds
GitLab has addressed this vulnerability in versions 13.8.2, 13.7.6, and 13.6.6. It is strongly recommended that all affected installations be upgraded to one of these patched versions immediately (GitLab Release).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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