CVE-2025-0475: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab

Published Feb 26, 2025
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 15.10 prior to 17.7.6, 17.8 prior to 17.8.4, and 17.9 prior to 17.9.1. A proxy feature could potentially allow unintended content rendering leading to XSS under specific circumstances.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE/EE>=15.10, <17.7.6, >=17.8, <17.8.4, >=17.9, <17.9.1
GitLab GitLab>=15.10.0<17.7.6
GitLab GitLab>=15.10.0<17.7.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.8.0<17.8.4
GitLab GitLab>=17.8.0<17.8.4
GitLab GitLab=17.9.0
GitLab GitLab=17.9.0
GitLab GitLab>=15.10<17.7.6, >=17.8<17.8.4, >=17.9<17.9.1
17.7.617.8.417.9.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.7.6, 17.8.4, 17.9.1 or above.

Event History

Mar 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0475?

CVE-2025-0475 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0475?

To fix CVE-2025-0475, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to version 17.7.6 or later, 17.8.4 or later, or 17.9.1 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0475?

CVE-2025-0475 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 15.10 up to, but not including, 17.7.6, 17.8 up to, but not including, 17.8.4, and 17.9 up to, but not including, 17.9.1.

4

What exploit can occur due to CVE-2025-0475?

Due to CVE-2025-0475, an attacker may exploit the proxy feature to render unintended content, which can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-0475 if I cannot upgrade?

Currently, the best mitigation for CVE-2025-0475 is to upgrade to a patched version of GitLab, as no official workarounds have been provided.

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