CVE-2021-22189

5.9 MEDIUM 0.7% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Starting with version 13.7 the Gitlab CE/EE editions were affected by a security issue related to the validation of the certificates for the Fortinet OTP that could result in authentication issues.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering.
Exploit odds: 0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2021-03-04 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:36 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2021-03-04 15:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:36 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-295 · Improper certificate validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

GitLab < 13.6.7
GitLab < 13.7.7
GitLab < 13.8.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.9

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record