CVE-2021-39897

LOWNVD 2.62.6—

2.6

Improper access control in GitLab CE/EE version 10.5 and above allowed subgroup members with inherited access to a project from a parent group to still have access even after the subgroup is transferred

CVSS v3: 2.6
EG Score: 2.6(medium)
EPSS: 52.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 5, 2021

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (6)

cve@gitlabhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39897.json
cve@gitlabhttps://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/341017
cve@gitlabhttps://hackerone.com/reports/1330806
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39897.json
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/341017
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://hackerone.com/reports/1330806

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-281Improper Preservation of Permissions

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2021-39897?

CVE-2021-39897 is a low vulnerability published on November 5, 2021. Improper access control in GitLab CE/EE version 10.5 and above allowed subgroup members with inherited access to a project from a parent group to still have access even after the subgroup is transferred

When was CVE-2021-39897 disclosed?

CVE-2021-39897 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 5, 2021, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2021-39897 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-39897 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 52.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-39897?

CVE-2021-39897 has a CVSS v3 base score of 2.6 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2021-39897?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2021-39897, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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