CVE-2025-2498
"Gitlab EE Improper Access Control Vulnerability"
Description
An improper access control in Gitlab EE affecting all versions from 12.0 prior to 18.0.6, 18.1 prior to 18.1.4, and 18.2 prior to 18.2.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed users to view assigned issues from restricted groups by bypassing IP restrictions.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 13, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 15, 2025, 4:25 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Upgrade to GitLab version 18.0.6, 18.1.4, or 18.2.2 or later.
- Update the affected packages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-2498.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/525515 | Broken Link |
| https://hackerone.com/reports/3037722 | Permissions Required |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-2498 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-2498
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* versions from (including) 18.1.0 up to (excluding) 18.1.4 *cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* versions from (including) 18.2.0 up to (excluding) 18.2.2 *cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* versions from (including) 12.0.0 up to (excluding) 18.0.6 Added Reference Type GitLab Inc.: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/525515 Types: Broken Link Added Reference Type GitLab Inc.: https://hackerone.com/reports/3037722 Types: Permissions Required -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper access control in Gitlab EE affecting all versions from 12.0 prior to 18.0.6, 18.1 prior to 18.1.4, and 18.2 prior to 18.2.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed users to view assigned issues from restricted groups by bypassing IP restrictions. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-1220 Added Reference https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/525515 Added Reference https://hackerone.com/reports/3037722