CVE-2025-8279

Missing Authentication for Critical Function in GitLab Language Server

Description

Insufficient input validation within GitLab Language Server 7.6.0 and later before 7.30.0 allows arbitrary GraphQL query execution

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade the affected editor extension to an appropriate fixed version.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: GitLab GitLab Language Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/538205 permissions required broken link issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8279?
CVE-2025-8279 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-8279?
To fix CVE-2025-8279: Upgrade the affected editor extension to an appropriate fixed version.
Is CVE-2025-8279 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-8279 is being actively exploited. 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-2025-8279?
CVE-2025-8279 affects GitLab GitLab Language Server.
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