Authorization Flaw in GitLab EE Allows Unauthorized Access to Virtual Registry Data
CVE-2025-12704

3.5LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2026

What is CVE-2025-12704?

An issue in GitLab EE has been identified that permits authenticated users to gain unauthorized access to the Virtual Registry data within groups to which they do not belong. This misuse of permissions arises from improper authorization checks under specific conditions, potentially exposing sensitive data and impacting the overall security framework of affected installations. It is crucial for users running the specified versions to apply the latest updates to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

GitLab 18.2 < 18.7.6

GitLab 18.8 < 18.8.6

GitLab 18.9 < 18.9.2

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/3389825
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https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/579534
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/03/11/patch-releas...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.5
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [mateuszek](https://hackerone.com/mateuszek) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
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