CVE-2025-4972

Public Exploit
Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.0 before 18.0.4 and 18.1 before 18.1.2 that could have allowed authenticated users with invitation privileges to bypass group-level user invitation restrictions by manipulating group invitation functionality.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to versions 18.0.4, 18.1.2 or above.

Category

2.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: GitLab GitLab
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/543816 permissions required issue tracking
https://hackerone.com/reports/3148693 technical description exploit permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4972?
CVE-2025-4972 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-4972?
To fix CVE-2025-4972: Upgrade to versions 18.0.4, 18.1.2 or above.
Is CVE-2025-4972 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2025-4972 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-4972?
CVE-2025-4972 affects GitLab GitLab.
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