CVE-2025-0765
GitLab vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-0765 is a security vulnerability discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 17.9 before 18.0.5, 18.1 before 18.1.3, and 18.2 before 18.2.1. The vulnerability was disclosed on July 24, 2025, and allows unauthorized users to access custom service desk email addresses (GitLab Release, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. It is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), indicating an authorization-related security flaw (NVD, GitLab Release).

Impact

The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access custom service desk email addresses, potentially exposing sensitive communication channels (GitLab Release).

Mitigation and workarounds

GitLab has released patches to address this vulnerability in versions 18.0.5, 18.1.3, and 18.2.1. Users are strongly recommended to upgrade to these patched versions immediately. GitLab.com is already running the patched version, and GitLab Dedicated customers do not need to take action (GitLab Release).

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