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CVE-2021-22175

GitLab Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

6.8 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 53.4%
  1. Published11 Jun 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV18 Feb 2026
  3. Remediation due11 Mar 2026
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

GitLab contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability when requests to the internal network for webhooks are enabled.

Added to KEV: 18 Feb 2026Federal remediation due: 11 Mar 2026

Description

When requests to the internal network for webhooks are enabled, a server-side request forgery vulnerability in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 10.5 was possible to exploit for an unauthenticated attacker even on a GitLab instance where registration is disabled

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

GitLab≥ 10.5.0 < 13.6.7 · ≥ 13.7.0 < 13.7.7 · ≥ 13.8.0 < 13.8.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-22175 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-22175 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Feb 2026.

How severe is CVE-2021-22175?

CVE-2021-22175 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 53.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-22175?

Affected products include GitLab.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22175?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example GitLab 13.6.7 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.