CVE-2025-0605: Weak Authentication in GitLab

Published May 21, 2025
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.8 before 17.10.7, 17.11 before 17.11.3, and 18.0 before 18.0.1. Group access controls could allow certain users to bypass two-factor authentication requirements.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE/EE>16.8, <17.10.7, >17.11, <17.11.3, >18.0, <18.0.1
GitLab GitLab>=16.8.0<17.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=16.8.0<17.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.11.0<17.11.3
GitLab GitLab>=17.11.0<17.11.3
GitLab GitLab=18.0.0
GitLab GitLab=18.0.0
GitLab GitLab>=16.8<17.10.7, >=17.11<17.11.3, >=18.0<18.0.1
17.10.717.11.318.0.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 17.10.7, 17.11.3, 18.0.1 or above.

Event History

May 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0605?

CVE-2025-0605 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized bypass of two-factor authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0605?

To fix CVE-2025-0605, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to version 17.10.7, 17.11.3, or 18.0.1 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-0605?

CVE-2025-0605 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 16.8 to below 17.10.7, from 17.11 to below 17.11.3, and from 18.0 to below 18.0.1.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-0605?

Users with group access in GitLab CE/EE could be impacted by CVE-2025-0605 if they are able to bypass two-factor authentication.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-0605?

No official workaround is recommended for CVE-2025-0605; upgrading to the patched versions is necessary to mitigate the risk.

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