CVE-2025-12704
Improper Authorization in GitLab EE Enables Unauthorized Registry Access
Publication date: 2026-03-11
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: GitLab Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.8.0 (inc) to 18.8.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.9.0 (inc) to 18.9.2 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.8.0 (inc) to 18.8.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.9.0 (inc) to 18.9.2 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.2.0 (inc) to 18.7.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.2.0 (inc) to 18.7.6 (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 Enterprise Edition (EE) affects versions from 18.2 before 18.7.6, 18.8 before 18.8.6, and 18.9 before 18.9.2. It allows an authenticated user to access Virtual Registry data in groups where they are not members. This happens due to improper authorization checks under certain conditions.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an authenticated user could gain unauthorized access to Virtual Registry data belonging to groups they are not a member of. This could lead to unintended data exposure, potentially compromising sensitive information stored within those groups.
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 EE to a fixed version. Specifically, update to version 18.7.6 or later if you are using the 18.7 series, 18.8.6 or later if using the 18.8 series, or 18.9.2 or later if using the 18.9 series.
This will ensure that the improper authorization issue allowing authenticated users to access Virtual Registry data in groups where they are not members is resolved.