#VU108780 Improper authentication in Gitlab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2025-0549

 

#VU108780 Improper authentication in Gitlab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2025-0549

Published: May 8, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU108780
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0549
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Software vendor:
GitLab, Inc

Description

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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