CVE-2025-11224: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in GitLab

Published Jan 14, 2026
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Updated

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 15.10 before 18.3.6, 18.4 before 18.4.4, and 18.5 before 18.5.2 that could have allowed an authenticated user to execute stored cross-site scripting through improper input validation in the Kubernetes proxy functionality.

Other sources

GitLab has remediated an issue that, under certain conditions, could have allowed an authenticated user to execute stored cross-site scripting through improper input validation in the Kubernetes proxy functionality.

GitLab

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=15.10<18.3.6, >=18.4<18.4.4, >=18.5<18.5.2
18.3.618.4.418.5.2
GitLab GitLab>=15.10.0<18.3.6
GitLab GitLab>=15.10.0<18.3.6
GitLab GitLab>=18.4.0<18.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.4.0<18.4.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.5.0<18.5.2
GitLab GitLab>=18.5.0<18.5.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.3.6, 18.4.4, 18.5.2 or above.

Event History

Jan 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-11224?

CVE-2025-11224 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-11224?

To remediate CVE-2025-11224, upgrade GitLab to version 18.3.6 or later, 18.4.4, or 18.5.2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-11224?

CVE-2025-11224 affects authenticated users of GitLab versions prior to 18.3.6, 18.4.4, and 18.5.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-11224?

CVE-2025-11224 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability stemming from improper input validation.

5

Can CVE-2025-11224 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-11224 can potentially be exploited by authenticated users under certain conditions.

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