Vulnerability Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 9.0 before 18.7.5, 18.8 before 18.8.5, and 18.9 before 18.9.1 that could have, under certain circumstances, allowed an authenticated user with certain access to cause Denial of Service by creating specially crafted CI triggers via the API.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 9.0.0, < 18.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/02/25/patch-release-gitlab-18-9-1-releaseRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/535662Broken Link
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3045257Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-3525?
CVE-2025-3525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 9.0 before 18.7.5, 18.8 before 18.8.5, and 18.9 before 18.9.1 that could have, under certain circumstances, allowed an authen...
How severe is CVE-2025-3525?
CVE-2025-3525 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-3525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.