CVE-2021-22214GitLab SSRF
When requests to the internal network for webhooks are enabled, a server-side request forgery vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 10.5 was possible to exploit for an unauthenticated attacker even on a GitLab instance where registration is limited
Published Jun 8, 2021 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · Also known as BIT-gitlab-2021-22214, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-22214
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2021-22214 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.6 v3.1) affecting GitLab.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 8, 2021. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including GitLab 13.10.5, GitLab 13.11.5, GitLab 13.12.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
28%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
54/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 8, 2021
0 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
10
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
When requests to the internal network for webhooks are enabled, a server-side request forgery vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 10.5 was possible to exploit for an unauthenticated attacker even on a GitLab instance where registration is limited
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 8, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GitLabGitlab | >= 10.5.0, >=10.5, <13.10.5 | 13.10.5 |
Patched Releases
GitLab
13.10.5, 13.11.5, 13.12.2, 13.12.2-1, 15.10.8+ds1-2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 8, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2021
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 8, 2021
Last updated
Oct 20, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
References
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2021-22214
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisoryhackerone.com · 1110131
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
When requests to the internal network for webhooks are enabled, a server-side request forgery vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 10.5 was possible to exploit for an unauthenticated attacker even on a GitLab instance where registration is limited
Affected: GitLab versions >= 10.5.0, >=10.5, <13.10.5. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CIRCL KEV, Industry KEV feed since Jun 8, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including GitLab 13.10.5, GitLab 13.11.5, GitLab 13.12.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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