CVE-2025-1257: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab

Published Mar 12, 2025
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting with 12.3 before 17.7.7, 17.8 prior to 17.8.5, and 17.9 prior to 17.9.2. A vulnerability in certain GitLab instances could allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition by manipulating specific API inputs.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab EE>=12.3, <17.7.7, <17.8.5, <17.9.2
GitLab GitLab>=12.3.0<17.7.7
GitLab GitLab>=17.8.0<17.8.5
GitLab GitLab>=17.9.0<17.9.2
GitLab GitLab EE>=12.3<17.7.7, >=17.8<17.8.5, >=17.9<17.9.2
17.7.717.8.517.9.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to version 17.9.2, 17.8.5, 17.7.7 or above.

Event History

Mar 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·10:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1257?

CVE-2025-1257 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting certain versions of GitLab EE.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1257?

To resolve CVE-2025-1257, upgrade GitLab EE to version 17.8.5 or later, or 17.9.2 or later.

3

What versions of GitLab EE are affected by CVE-2025-1257?

CVE-2025-1257 affects GitLab EE versions from 12.3 up to, but not including, 17.7.7, 17.8 prior to 17.8.5, and 17.9 prior to 17.9.2.

4

What kind of attack can CVE-2025-1257 facilitate?

CVE-2025-1257 can allow an attacker to cause a denial of service condition by manipulating specific API inputs.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2025-1257?

More information about CVE-2025-1257 can be found in the GitLab issue tracker and related reports.

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