CVE-2025-4972: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Jul 9, 2025
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Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.0 before 18.0.4 and 18.1 before 18.1.2 that could have allowed authenticated users with invitation privileges to bypass group-level user invitation restrictions by manipulating group invitation functionality.

Other sources

GitLab has remediated an issue that could have allowed authenticated users with invitation privileges to bypass group-level user invitation restrictions by manipulating group invitation functionality.

— GitLab

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab EE>=18.0, <18.0.4, >=18.1, <18.1.2
GitLab GitLab>=18.0.0<18.0.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.1.0<18.1.2
GitLab GitLab>=18.0<18.0.4, >=18.1<18.1.2
18.0.418.1.2

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.0.4, 18.1.2 or above.

Event History

Jul 10, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4972?

CVE-2025-4972 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4972?

To fix CVE-2025-4972, upgrade GitLab EE to version 18.0.4 or newer, or to version 18.1.2 or newer.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-4972?

CVE-2025-4972 affects all users of GitLab EE versions prior to 18.0.4 and 18.1.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4972?

CVE-2025-4972 is a vulnerability that allows authenticated users to bypass group-level user invitation restrictions.

5

What versions of GitLab EE are impacted by CVE-2025-4972?

Versions of GitLab EE from 18.0 before 18.0.4 and 18.1 before 18.1.2 are impacted by CVE-2025-4972.

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