CVE-2025-8094: Improper Handling of Permissions issue in project API impacts GitLab CE/EE

Published Aug 13, 2025
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Updated

GitLab has remediated an issue that under certain conditions could have allowed authenticated users with maintainer privileges to cause denial of service to other users’ CI/CD pipelines by manipulating shared infrastructure resources beyond their intended access level.

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=18.0<18.0.6, >=18.1<18.1.4, >=18.2<18.2.2
18.0.618.1.418.2.2

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via GitLab·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8094?

CVE-2025-8094 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that could lead to denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8094?

To mitigate CVE-2025-8094, it is recommended to upgrade to GitLab versions 18.0.7, 18.1.5, or 18.2.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-8094?

CVE-2025-8094 affects GitLab users who have maintainer privileges on versions prior to the specified patched versions.

4

What kind of impact does CVE-2025-8094 have?

CVE-2025-8094 can allow authenticated users to manipulate shared infrastructure resources, leading to denial of service for other users' CI/CD pipelines.

5

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8094?

GitLab versions 18.0.6, 18.1.4, and 18.2.2 are specifically affected by CVE-2025-8094.

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