Remote Command Execution Vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions
CVE-2021-22205

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Key Information:

Vendor: Gitlab
Status: Gitlab
Vendor: CVE Published:; 23 April 2021

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💰 Ransomware👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 99%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2021-22205?

An issue has been identified in GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions where improper validation of image files allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This vulnerability affects all versions from 11.9 onwards and poses significant security risks, particularly when image files are improperly handled by the system's file parser. Malicious actors can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access and control over the affected systems.

CISA has reported CVE-2021-22205

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2021-22205 as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab >=11.9, <13.8.8 < 11.9, 13.8.8

GitLab >=13.9, <13.9.6 < 13.9, 13.9.6

GitLab >=13.10, <13.10.3 < 13.10, 13.10.3

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

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