CVE-2025-2045: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Mar 6, 2025
·
Updated

Improper authorization in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 17.7 prior to 17.7.6, 17.8 prior to 17.8.4, 17.9 prior to 17.9.1 allow users with limited permissions to access to potentially sensitive project analytics data.

Affected Software

4 affected components
GitLab GitLab EE>=17.7, <17.7.6, >=17.8, <17.8.4, >=17.9, <17.9.1
GitLab GitLab>=17.7.0<17.7.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.8.0<17.8.4
GitLab GitLab=17.9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.7.6
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.8.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 17.9.1

Event History

Mar 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2045?

CVE-2025-2045 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to improper authorization that allows unauthorized access to sensitive project analytics data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2045?

To fix CVE-2025-2045, upgrade GitLab EE to version 17.7.6, 17.8.4, or 17.9.1 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-2045?

CVE-2025-2045 affects GitLab EE versions from 17.7 prior to 17.7.6, 17.8 prior to 17.8.4, and 17.9 prior to 17.9.1.

4

What type of data is exposed in CVE-2025-2045?

CVE-2025-2045 allows users with limited permissions to access potentially sensitive project analytics data.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-2045?

Organizations using the affected versions of GitLab EE may be impacted by CVE-2025-2045 due to unauthorized access risks.

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