CVE-2025-1278: Insufficient Granularity of Access Control in GitLab
First published: Fri May 09 2025(Updated: )
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 12.0 before 17.9.8, 17.10 before 17.10.6, and 17.11 before 17.11.2. Under certain conditions users could bypass IP access restrictions and view sensitive information.
Credit: cve@gitlab.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GitLab Community Edition | >=12.0<17.9.8>=17.10<17.10.6>=17.11<17.11.2 |
Remedy
Upgrade to versions 17.9.8, 17.10.6, 17.11.2 or above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-1278?
CVE-2025-1278 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1278?
To fix CVE-2025-1278, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to versions 17.9.8, 17.10.6, or 17.11.2 and later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-1278?
CVE-2025-1278 affects all GitLab CE/EE versions from 12.0 before 17.9.8, 17.10 before 17.10.6, and 17.11 before 17.11.2.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-1278?
The impact of CVE-2025-1278 allows users to bypass IP access restrictions, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive information.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2025-1278?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2025-1278, so upgrading is the recommended solution.
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