CVE-2021-22205
GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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Summary
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.
Affected software
Vendor: GitLab · Product: Community and Enterprise Editions
Weakness types (CWE):
What to do
This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.
Related vulnerabilities in GitLab
| CVE | Name | EPSS | Exploited |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-85706 | GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition Path Traversal Vulnerability | 97.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2023-7028 | GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Improper Access Control Vulnerability | 94.5% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-22175 | GitLab Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability | 53.4% | Yes |
| CVE-2021-39935 | GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vuln | 36.1% | Yes |
| CVE-2026-97229 | GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition Integer Overflow or Wraparound V | 26.6% | Yes |
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