CVE-2024-4025: Inefficient Regular Expression Complexity in GitLab

Published Jun 26, 2024
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Updated

A Denial of Service (DoS) condition has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 7.10 prior before 16.11.5, version 17.0 before 17.0.3, and 17.1 before 17.1.1. It is possible for an attacker to cause a denial of service using a crafted markdown page.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE/EE>=7.10, <16.11.5, >=17.0, <17.0.3, >=17.1, <17.1.1
GitLab GitLab>=7.10.0<16.11.5
GitLab GitLab>=7.10.0<16.11.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.0.0<17.0.3
GitLab GitLab>=17.0.0<17.0.3
GitLab GitLab=17.1.0
GitLab GitLab=17.1.0
GitLab GitLab>=17.0<17.0.3, >=17.1<17.1.1
17.0.317.1.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.1.1, 17.0.3, 16.11.5 or above.

Event History

Jun 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4025?

CVE-2024-4025 has been classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-4025?

To fix CVE-2024-4025, upgrade to GitLab versions 16.11.5, 17.0.3, or 17.1.1 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-4025?

GitLab CE/EE versions from 7.10 up to, but not including, 16.11.5; 17.0 prior to 17.0.3; and 17.1 prior to 17.1.1 are affected.

4

Can CVE-2024-4025 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-4025 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using a specially crafted markdown page.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-4025?

CVE-2024-4025 is a Denial of Service (DoS) condition, which could disrupt the availability of the affected GitLab services.

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