Medium severity4.2NVD Advisory· Published Aug 5, 2021· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2021-22240
CVE-2021-22240
Description
Improper access control in GitLab EE versions 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2 allows users to be created via single sign on despite user cap being enabled
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Affected products
5cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*range: >=13.7.0,<13.11.6
- (no CPE)range: 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2
- (no CPE)range: >=13.7, <13.11.6
- Range: 13.11.6, 13.12.6, and 14.0.2
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22240.jsonnvdVendor Advisory
- hackerone.com/reports/1166566nvdPermissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/327641nvdBroken Link
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