CVE-2025-2934: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab

Published Oct 8, 2025
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Updated

GitLab has remediated an issue impacting an upstream Ruby Core library that could have allowed an authenticated user to create a denial of service condition by configuring malicious webhook endpoints that send crafted HTTP responses. This issue was reported to Ruby Core maintainers on July 17, 2025.Impacted Versions: GitLab CE/EE: all versions from 5.2 prior to 18.2.8, 18.3 prior to 18.3.4, and 18.4 prior to 18.4.2CVSS: 4.3 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L)

Other sources

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 5.2 prior to 18.2.8, 18.3 prior to 18.3.4, and 18.4 prior to 18.4.2 that could have allowed an authenticated attacker to create a denial of service condition by configuring malicious webhook endpoints that send crafted HTTP responses.

MITRE

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE>=5.2, <18.2.8
GitLab GitLab EE>=5.2, <18.2.8
GitLab GitLab EE>=18.3, <18.3.4
GitLab GitLab EE>=18.4, <18.4.2
GitLab GitLab>=5.2<18.2.8, >=18.3<18.3.4, >=18.4<18.4.2
18.2.818.3.418.4.2
GitLab GitLab>=5.2.0<18.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=5.2.0<18.2.8
GitLab GitLab>=18.3.0<18.3.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.3.0<18.3.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.4.0<18.4.2
GitLab GitLab>=18.4.0<18.4.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.2.8, 18.3.4, 18.4.2 or above.

Event History

Oct 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
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-2025-2934?

CVE-2025-2934 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2934?

To remediate CVE-2025-2934, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to version 18.2.8, 18.3.4, or 18.4.2 or later.

3

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2025-2934?

CVE-2025-2934 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 5.2 to just before 18.2.8, 18.3 before 18.3.4, and 18.4 before 18.4.2.

4

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2025-2934?

No, CVE-2025-2934 requires an authenticated attacker to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What type of attack can CVE-2025-2934 facilitate?

CVE-2025-2934 can facilitate a denial of service condition through malicious webhook endpoints.

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