CVE-2025-14592
Unauthorized GraphQL Mutation in GitLab CE/EE Allows Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-13
Assigner: GitLab Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.7.0 (inc) to 18.7.4 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.8.0 (inc) to 18.8.4 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.7.0 (inc) to 18.7.4 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.8.0 (inc) to 18.8.4 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.6.0 (inc) to 18.6.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.6.0 (inc) to 18.6.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-862 | The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affects versions from 18.6 before 18.6.6, 18.7 before 18.7.4, and 18.8 before 18.8.4. Under certain conditions, it could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized operations by submitting GraphQL mutations through the GLQL API endpoint.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to carry out unauthorized actions within GitLab by exploiting the GraphQL API endpoint. This means that users might perform operations they are not permitted to, potentially leading to misuse or manipulation of the system.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a fixed version. Specifically, update to version 18.6.6 or later if you are on the 18.6 branch, 18.7.4 or later if on the 18.7 branch, or 18.8.4 or later if on the 18.8 branch.