CVE-2025-2498: gitlab (CVSS 3.1)

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1220 CWE-1220

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitlab	gitlab	12.0.0 — 18.0.6
gitlab	gitlab	18.1.0 — 18.1.4
gitlab	gitlab	18.2.0 — 18.2.2

References

Other References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/525515 https://hackerone.com/reports/3037722

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2498? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-2498? +

CVE-2025-2498 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2498? +

CVE-2025-2498 affects products from gitlab, specifically: gitlab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2498? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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