Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 17.7 before 17.8.6, 17.9 before 17.9.3, and 17.10 before 17.10.1. Improper rendering of certain file types leads to cross-site scripting.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitLab | GitLab | 17.7 to before 17.8.6; 17.9 to before 17.9.3; 17.10 to before 17.10.1 | 17.8.6, 17.9.3, 17.10.1 | Patch available | CNA |
- GitLab VendorGitLab Affected 17.7 to before 17.8.6; 17.9 to before 17.9.3; 17.10 to before 17.10.1 Fixed in 17.8.6, 17.9.3, 17.10.1 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:* | 17.7.0 to before 17.8.6 | Vulnerable | GitLab |
| cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* | 17.7.0 to before 17.8.6 | Vulnerable | GitLab |
| cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:* | 17.9.0 to before 17.9.3 | Vulnerable | GitLab |
| cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* | 17.9.0 to before 17.9.3 | Vulnerable | GitLab |
| cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:17.10.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:* | 17.10.0 | Vulnerable | GitLab |
| cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:17.10.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* | 17.10.0 | Vulnerable | GitLab |
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:* Versions 17.7.0 to before 17.8.6 Vulnerable ·GitLab
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* Versions 17.7.0 to before 17.8.6 Vulnerable ·GitLab
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:* Versions 17.9.0 to before 17.9.3 Vulnerable ·GitLab
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* Versions 17.9.0 to before 17.9.3 Vulnerable ·GitLab
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:17.10.0:*:*:*:community:*:*:* Versions 17.10.0 Vulnerable ·GitLab
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:17.10.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:* Versions 17.10.0 Vulnerable ·GitLab
Remediation
- Fix · CNA GitLab (GitLab) Fixed in 17.8.6, 17.9.3, 17.10.1
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
GitLab 17.10.1, 17.8.6, 17.9.3
5 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 1 MEDIUM, 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2025-01967 Incorrect Authorization in GitLabPriority MEDIUM 40
- TI-2025-01980 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLabPriority LOW 39
- TI-2024-09070 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in GitLabPriority LOW 34
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-0811
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qvvw-3v9r-73ph
References
More Gitlab vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-71508 Integer overflow in GitLab allows code execution on the server KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2026-58817 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in GitLab KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2023-06425 Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password in GitLab KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2021-05191 Code injection in GitLab KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2021-05161 Server-side request forgery in GitLab KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2022-02763 Injection in GitLab CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.9
Sources
- CVE-2025-0811 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-0811 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qvvw-3v9r-73ph · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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