Vulnerability Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.2 before 18.6.6, 18.7 before 18.7.4, and 18.8 before 18.8.4 that could have allowed an unauthenticated user to steal tokens and access private repositories by abusing incomplete validation in the Web IDE.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 18.2.0, < 18.6.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/02/10/patch-release-gitlab-18-8-4-releaseRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/555440Broken LinkIssue Tracking
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3234976Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-7659?
CVE-2025-7659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.2 before 18.6.6, 18.7 before 18.7.4, and 18.8 before 18.8.4 that could have allowed an unauthenticated user to steal token...
How severe is CVE-2025-7659?
CVE-2025-7659 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-7659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.