CVE-2021-22205

Known Exploited Vulnerability Entry External Catalog

Entry Details

CVE-2021-22205

Confirmed

Yes

2021-11-03 00:00 UTC


Timestamps

2021-11-03

2021-11-03


Scope

KEV entry: GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Affected: GitLab / Community and Enterprise Editions | Description: 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. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2021-11-17 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Known | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22205


References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2021-22205', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2021-22205'}

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2026-02-02 13:26 UTC

2026-02-06 07:53 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-20",
    "CWE-95"
  ],
  "date_added": "2021-11-03",
  "due_date": "2021-11-17",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Known",
  "product": "Community and Enterprise Editions",
  "vendorProject": "GitLab",
  "vulnerabilityName": "GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
}
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