Arch Linux update for gitlab



| Updated: 2023-05-04
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-22192
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Arch Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU51624

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 7.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22192

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the server via unsafe user-controlled markdown rendering options.

Mitigation

Update the affected package gitlab to version 13.9.4-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202103-13


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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