CISA KEVRansomware Use Known

CVE-2021-22205

GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

VendorGitLab

ProductCommunity and Enterprise Editions

EPSS99.7%

Added to KEVNov 03, 2021

Remediation DueNov 17, 2021

Known Ransomware UseYes

CWECWE-20, CWE-95

Required Action

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For CVE-2021-22205, added to the catalogue on Nov 03, 2021 with a remediation deadline of Nov 17, 2021.

Added to KEVNov 03, 2021

Seraph AlertSame day

Remediation DueNov 17, 2021

ValidationOngoing

Overdue1806 days overdue

Recommended action: Apply vendor remediation guidance.

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References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22205

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