CVE-2025-10858: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab

Published Sep 25, 2025
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 18.2.7, 18.3 before 18.3.3, and 18.4 before 18.4.1 that allows unauthenticated users to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition while uploading specifically crafted large JSON files.

Other sources

GitLab has remediated an issue that could have allowed an unauthenticated user to render a GitLab instance unresponsive to legitimate users by sending specifically crafted JSON files.

GitLab

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE<18.2.7
GitLab GitLab EE<18.2.7
GitLab GitLab EE>18.3<18.3.3
GitLab GitLab EE>18.4<18.4.1
GitLab GitLab<18.2.7
GitLab GitLab<18.2.7
GitLab GitLab>=18.3.0<18.3.3
GitLab GitLab>=18.3.0<18.3.3
GitLab GitLab=18.4.0
GitLab GitLab=18.4.0
GitLab GitLab>=18.3<18.3.3, >=18.4<18.4.1
18.3.318.4.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 18.2.7, 18.3.3 or 18.4.1 or above

Event History

Sep 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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-2025-10858?

CVE-2025-10858 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause Denial of Service (DoS) for unauthenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-10858?

To mitigate CVE-2025-10858, upgrade to GitLab CE/EE version 18.2.7 or later, or 18.3.3 or later, or 18.4.1 or later.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2025-10858?

CVE-2025-10858 affects all versions of GitLab CE/EE prior to 18.2.7, 18.3 before 18.3.3, and 18.4 before 18.4.1.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2025-10858?

CVE-2025-10858 can be exploited by unauthenticated users, allowing them to trigger a DoS condition.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2025-10858?

CVE-2025-10858 is associated with a Denial of Service (DoS) attack resulting from the uploading of specially crafted large JSON files.

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