CVE-2025-0605: gitlab Auth Bypass (CVSS 4.6)

Description

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.8 before 17.10.7, 17.11 before 17.11.3, and 18.0 before 18.0.1. Group access controls could allow certain users to bypass two-factor authentication requirements.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.6

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1390 CWE-1390

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
gitlab	gitlab	16.8.0 — 17.10.7
gitlab	gitlab	16.8.0 — 17.10.7
gitlab	gitlab	17.11.0 — 17.11.3
gitlab	gitlab	17.11.0 — 17.11.3
gitlab	gitlab	All
gitlab	gitlab	All

References

Other References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/514204 https://hackerone.com/reports/2919391

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-0605? +

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.8 before 17.10.7, 17.11 before 17.11.3, and 18.0 before 18.0.1. Group access controls could allow certain users to bypass two-factor authentication requirements. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-0605? +

CVE-2025-0605 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.6 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0605? +

CVE-2025-0605 affects products from gitlab, specifically: gitlab. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-0605? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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