CVE-2025-7659
Token Theft via Web IDE Validation Flaw in GitLab CE/EE
Publication date: 2026-02-11
Last updated on: 2026-02-13
Assigner: GitLab Inc.
Description
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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 18.2.0 (inc) to 18.6.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.2.0 (inc) to 18.6.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-346 | The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE versions from 18.2 before 18.6.6, 18.7 before 18.7.4, and 18.8 before 18.8.4 allows an unauthenticated user to steal tokens and access private repositories. It occurs due to incomplete validation in the Web IDE feature, which can be abused to gain unauthorized access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows an unauthenticated attacker to steal authentication tokens and gain access to private repositories. This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive code and data, potentially compromising intellectual property and security of projects.
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, update GitLab CE/EE to a fixed version. Specifically, upgrade to versions 18.6.6 or later if you are on the 18.2 to 18.6 series, 18.7.4 or later if you are on the 18.7 series, or 18.8.4 or later if you are on the 18.8 series.