What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-0516?

CVE-2025-0516 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Gitlab are affected by CVE-2025-0516?

Organizations using GitLab CE/EE affecting all should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-0516, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 4.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-0516?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-0516. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-0516?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running GitLab CE/EE affecting all and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Gitlab CVE-2025-0516

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-02-12 cve@gitlab.com

Gitlab Authentication Bypass

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:26 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 06, 2025 - 18:49 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 12, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Improper Authorization in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 17.7 prior to 17.7.4, 17.8 prior to 17.8.2 allow users with limited permissions to perform unauthorized actions on critical project. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. Improper Authorization in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 17.7 prior to 17.7.4, 17.8 prior to 17.8.2 allow users with limited permissions to perform unauthorized actions on critical project data. Affected products include: Gitlab. Version information: prior to 17.7.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.

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CVSS VectorNVD

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