CVE-2025-9222
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-09
Last updated on: 2026-01-09
Assigner: GitLab Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gitlab | gitlab_ce | From 8.3 (inc) to 18.5.5 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab_ce | From 18.6 (inc) to 18.6.3 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab_ce | From 18.7 (inc) to 18.7.1 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab_ee | From 8.3 (inc) to 18.5.5 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab_ee | From 18.6 (inc) to 18.6.3 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab_ee | From 18.7 (inc) to 18.7.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE allows an authenticated user to perform stored cross-site scripting (XSS) by exploiting GitLab Flavored Markdown. This means that malicious scripts can be stored and executed in the context of the application, potentially affecting users who view the malicious content.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to high confidentiality and integrity impacts by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts within GitLab, potentially stealing sensitive information or manipulating data. It requires low privileges and user interaction but can have significant consequences for affected users.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should immediately upgrade your GitLab CE/EE installations to the patched versions 18.5.5, 18.6.3, or 18.7.1 or later. These versions address the stored cross-site scripting issue caused by GitLab Flavored Markdown. Applying these updates will protect your system from exploitation. [1]