Vulnerability Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.4 before 18.4.3, and 18.5 before 18.5.1 that under certain conditions could have allowed authenticated users to gain unauthorized project access by exploiting the access request approval workflow.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 18.4.0, < 18.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2025/10/22/patch-release-gitlab-18-5-1-releaseRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/551267Broken Link
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3209641Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6601?
CVE-2025-6601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.4 before 18.4.3, and 18.5 before 18.5.1 that under certain conditions could have allowed authenticated users to gain unauthor...
How severe is CVE-2025-6601?
CVE-2025-6601 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.