GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 18.4.5/18.5.3/18.6.1 GraphQL authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 18.4.5/18.5.3/18.6.1 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component GraphQL. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-11247. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in GitLab Enterprise Edition up to 18.4.5/18.5.3/18.6.1. This affects an unknown part of the component GraphQL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-639. The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 13.2 before 18.4.6, 18.5 before 18.5.4, and 18.6 before 18.6.2 that could have allowed an authenticated user to disclose sensitive information from private projects by executing specifically crafted GraphQL queries.

The weakness was presented by weasterhacker as 573766. The advisory is shared at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-11247 since 10/03/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298841 (GitLab 13.2 < 18.4.6 / 18.5 < 18.5.4 / 18.6 < 18.6.2 (CVE-2025-11247)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 18.4.6, 18.5.4 or 18.6.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at about.gitlab.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (298841), EUVD (EUVD-2025-202647) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2822). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Open Source GitLab

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-639 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 298841
Nessus Name: GitLab 13.2 < 18.4.6 / 18.5 < 18.5.4 / 18.6 < 18.6.2 (CVE-2025-11247)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Enterprise Edition 18.4.6/18.5.4/18.6.2

Timelineinfo

10/03/2025 CVE reserved
12/11/2025 +69 days Advisory disclosed
12/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/13/2026 +64 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gitlab.com

Advisory: 573766
Researcher: weasterhacker
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-11247 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-11247
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-335793
EUVD: 🔒
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2822 - GitLab: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 12/11/2025 07:19
Updated: 02/13/2026 14:52
Changes: 12/11/2025 07:19 (67), 12/11/2025 09:53 (1), 12/11/2025 14:49 (7), 02/13/2026 14:52 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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