CVE-2025-4278
HIGHCVSS 8.7/10EPSS 6.13%
Last modified
CVE-2025-4278 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 18.0 before 18.0.2. Under certain conditions html injection in new search page could lead to account takeover.. EPSS estimates a 6.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 18.0 before 18.0.2. Under certain conditions html injection in new search page could lead to account takeover.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 18.0.0, < 18.0.2 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3085738Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-4278?
An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 18.0 before 18.0.2. Under certain conditions html injection in new search page could lead to account takeover.
How severe is CVE-2025-4278?
CVE-2025-4278 has a CVSS score of 8.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-4278?
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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