Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE
CVE-2025-4700

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-4700?

A vulnerability has been identified in GitLab CE/EE that affects a wide range of versions, potentially allowing attackers to exploit unintended content rendering. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to the execution of malicious scripts in the context of the user's browser, posing significant risks for data exposure and user trust. This issue requires user interaction and can be triggered under specific conditions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining updated software and implementing rigorous security measures.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 15.10 < 18.0.5

GitLab 18.1 < 18.1.3

GitLab 18.2 < 18.2.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/542915
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https://hackerone.com/reports/3120062
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [joaxcar](https://hackerone.com/joaxcar) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
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CVE-2025-4700 : Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE