Vulnerability Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.2.2 before 18.5.5, 18.6 before 18.6.3, and 18.7 before 18.7.1 that could have allowed an authenticated user to achieve stored cross-site scripting by exploiting GitLab Flavored Markdown.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 18.2.2, < 18.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/01/07/patch-release-gitlab-18-7-1-releaseRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/562561Broken Link
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3297483Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-9222?
CVE-2025-9222 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.2.2 before 18.5.5, 18.6 before 18.6.3, and 18.7 before 18.7.1 that could have allowed an authenticated user to achieve sto...
How severe is CVE-2025-9222?
CVE-2025-9222 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-9222?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.