CVE-2025-8405: Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output in GitLab

Published Dec 11, 2025
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Updated

GitLab has remediated a security issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 17.1 before 18.4.6, 18.5 before 18.5.4, and 18.6 before 18.6.2 that could have allowed an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of other users by injecting malicious HTML into vulnerability code flow displays.

Other sources

GitLab has remediated a security issue that could have allowed an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of other users by injecting malicious HTML into vulnerability code flow displays.

GitLab

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=17.1<18.4.6, >=18.5<18.5.4, >=18.6<18.6.2
18.4.618.5.418.6.2
GitLab GitLab>=17.1.0<18.4.6
GitLab GitLab>=17.1.0<18.4.6
GitLab GitLab>=18.5.0<18.5.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.5.0<18.5.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.6.0<18.6.2
GitLab GitLab>=18.6.0<18.6.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.4.6, 18.5.4, 18.6.2 or above.

Event History

Dec 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8405?

CVE-2025-8405 is classified as a significant security issue due to its potential for unauthorized actions by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8405?

To remediate CVE-2025-8405, upgrade your GitLab installation to versions 18.4.6, 18.5.4, or 18.6.2.

3

What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-8405 allow?

CVE-2025-8405 can allow authenticated users to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of other users by injecting malicious HTML.

4

Which GitLab versions are affected by CVE-2025-8405?

CVE-2025-8405 affects GitLab versions between 17.1 and 18.4.6, 18.5 and 18.5.4, and 18.6 and 18.6.2.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-8405?

Authenticated users of GitLab versions affected by CVE-2025-8405 are at risk of exploitation.

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