IP Access Bypass Vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE Products
CVE-2025-1278

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-1278?

A vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE has been identified, allowing users to bypass IP access restrictions under specific conditions, thus exposing sensitive information. This issue affects multiple versions, compromising the security measures intended to protect user data. It is crucial for users to apply necessary updates to safeguard their systems.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 12.0 < 17.9.8

GitLab 17.10 < 17.10.6

GitLab 17.11 < 17.11.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/519580
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https://hackerone.com/reports/2977149
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [iamgk808](https://hackerone.com/iamgk808) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
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CVE-2025-1278 : IP Access Bypass Vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE Products