#VU104001 Incorrect authorization in Gitlab Community Edition and GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2025-0516

Vulnerability identifier: #VU104001

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0516

CWE-ID: CWE-863

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gitlab Community Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: GitLab, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote user can perform unauthorized actions on critical project data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gitlab Community Edition: before 17.6.5

GitLab Enterprise Edition: before 17.6.5

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External links
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/513540
https://hackerone.com/reports/2914644

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.