CVE-2025-4700: Cross-site scripting issue impacts Kubernetes Proxy in GitLab CE/EE

Published Jul 23, 2025
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 15.10 before 18.0.5, 18.1 before 18.1.3, and 18.2 before 18.2.1 that, under specific circumstances, could have potentially allowed a successful attacker to trigger unintended content rendering leading to XSS.

Other sources

GitLab has remediated an issue affecting a Kubernetes proxy feature that, under specific circumstances, could have potentially allowed a successful attacker to trigger unintended content rendering leading to XSS.

GitLab

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab CE/EE>=15.10, <18.0.5, >=18.1, <18.1.3, >=18.2, <18.2.1
GitLab GitLab>=15.10.0<18.0.5
GitLab GitLab>=15.10.0<18.0.5
GitLab GitLab>=18.1.0<18.1.3
GitLab GitLab>=18.1.0<18.1.3
GitLab GitLab=18.2
GitLab GitLab=18.2
GitLab GitLab>=15.10<18.0.5, >=18.1<18.1.3, >=18.2<18.2.1
18.0.518.1.318.2.1

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.0.5, 18.1.3, 18.2.1 or above.

Event History

Jul 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:33 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4700?

CVE-2025-4700 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause XSS attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4700?

To fix CVE-2025-4700, upgrade GitLab CE/EE to version 18.0.5 or later, 18.1.3 or later, or 18.2.1 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2025-4700?

CVE-2025-4700 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 15.10 up to but not including 18.0.5, 18.1 up to but not including 18.1.3, and 18.2 up to but not including 18.2.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4700?

CVE-2025-4700 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can lead to unintended content rendering.

5

Can I be exploited if I am using a patched version of GitLab for CVE-2025-4700?

If you are using a patched version of GitLab that is 18.0.5 or higher, 18.1.3 or higher, or 18.2.1 or higher, you are protected from the risks associated with CVE-2025-4700.

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