Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since November 3, 2021.
CVE-2021-22205
GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
GitLab · Community and Enterprise Editions
Added to KEV November 3, 2021
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2021-22205
- CWE
- CWE-20CWE-95
- Affected products
- Community and Enterprise Editions · GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions · GitLab
What happened
GitHub Community and Enterprise Editions that utilize the ability to upload images through GitLab Workhorse are vulnerable to remote code execution. Workhorse passes image file extensions through ExifTool, which improperly validates the image files.
What it means for your business
GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2021-22205). GitHub Community and Enterprise Editions that utilize the ability to upload images through GitLab Workhorse are vulnerable to remote code execution. Workhorse passes image file extensions through ExifTool, which improperly validates the image files. CISA remediation due date: 2021-11-17. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: November 17, 2021
Sources
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