CVE-2025-10282 in bbot
Summary
by MITRE • 10/09/2025
BBOT's gitlab module could be abused to disclose a GitLab API key to an attacker controlled server with a malicious formatted git URL.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/09/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-10282 resides within BBOT's gitlab module, representing a critical security flaw that enables unauthorized disclosure of GitLab API keys through manipulation of git URL formatting. This issue stems from insufficient input validation and sanitization mechanisms within the module's handling of repository URLs, creating an attack vector where maliciously crafted URLs can trigger unintended data exfiltration. The vulnerability specifically affects systems that utilize BBOT's gitlab module for automated security scanning and reconnaissance activities, where the tool processes git repository URLs to gather intelligence about target environments.
The technical implementation of this flaw involves the gitlab module's improper handling of specially crafted git URLs that contain maliciously formatted parameters or protocols. When BBOT processes these URLs, the module fails to properly validate the input structure, allowing attackers to inject additional parameters or redirect the URL parsing logic to external servers. This misconfiguration enables the extraction of GitLab API keys that are typically used for authentication and authorization within GitLab environments, potentially granting attackers full access to the associated repositories and associated resources. The vulnerability operates at the application layer and can be classified under CWE-20 as "Improper Input Validation" with potential implications for CWE-798 as "Use of Hard-coded Credentials" when API keys are improperly managed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential disclosure, as successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of GitLab environments and associated projects. Attackers can leverage the stolen API keys to perform unauthorized operations including repository cloning, code modification, access to sensitive project information, and potentially even privilege escalation within the GitLab instance. The attack surface is particularly concerning for organizations that rely on automated security scanning tools like BBOT, as the vulnerability can be exploited without requiring direct user interaction or elevated privileges. This creates a significant risk for continuous integration and deployment pipelines, where GitLab API keys are frequently used for automated operations and may be inadvertently exposed through this vulnerability.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-10282 should prioritize immediate patching of the affected BBOT module to implement proper input validation and sanitization of git URLs. Organizations should also consider implementing network-level restrictions that prevent outbound connections to untrusted domains during git operations, along with monitoring for unusual patterns in git URL processing activities. The implementation of secure coding practices and input validation should follow established security frameworks such as those recommended by the Open Web Application Security Project, ensuring that all URL parsing operations within security tools properly validate and sanitize input parameters. Additionally, organizations should conduct regular security assessments of their automated scanning tools to identify similar vulnerabilities that could potentially expose sensitive credentials, with particular attention to modules that handle external resource access and credential management. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under T1566 as "Phishing" and T1071.004 as "Application Layer Protocol: DNS" when considering the potential for DNS-based credential exfiltration mechanisms that may be employed in similar attack scenarios.