CVE-2025-12716

Name: CVE-2025-12716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-11T04:15:58.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-12716 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.4 before 18.4.6, 18.5 before 18.5.4, and 18.6 before 18.6.2 that, under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of another user by creating wiki pages with malicious content.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.4 before 18.4.6, 18.5 before 18.5.4, and 18.6 before 18.6.2 that, under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of another user by creating wiki pages with malicious content.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 18.4.0, < 18.4.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 18.5.0, < 18.5.4
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 18.6.0, < 18.6.2

References

https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2025/12/10/patch-release-gitlab-18-6-2-released/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/579548Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/3405832Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-12716?

How severe is CVE-2025-12716?

CVE-2025-12716 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12716?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST