Access Control Vulnerability in GitLab EE Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2025-2498

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2025

What is CVE-2025-2498?

An improper access control issue in GitLab EE has been identified that affects users across various versions. This vulnerability may allow unauthorized users to access assigned issues from restricted groups by bypassing established IP restrictions under specific conditions. The impacted versions include those from 12.0 up to 18.0.6, as well as 18.1 up to 18.1.4, and 18.2 up to 18.2.2. Organizations using these versions are encouraged to review their security posture and apply appropriate patches to mitigate potential risks.

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Affected Version(s)

GitLab 12.0 < 18.0.6

GitLab 18.1 < 18.1.4

GitLab 18.2 < 18.2.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/525515
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https://hackerone.com/reports/3037722
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

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