SB2025050804 - Multiple vulnerabilities in GitLab CE/EE



SB2025050804 - Multiple vulnerabilities in GitLab CE/EE

Published: May 8, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025050804
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

High 33% Medium 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0549)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Device OAuth flow protection. A remote non-authenticated attacker can trick the victim into clicking on a specially crafted link to bypass authentication process using cross-window forgery and gain unauthorized access to the application using minimal user interaction.


2) Resource exhaustion (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8973)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the Import API does not properly control consumption of internal resources. A remote user can pass specially crafted payload to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


3) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1278)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass IP access restrictions of a group under certain conditions and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.