What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1540?

CVE-2025-1540 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.1 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Gitlab are affected by CVE-2025-1540?

CVE-2025-1540 is a low-severity vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE for Self-Managed and Dedicated instances affecting all (CVSS 3.1).

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-1540?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-1540. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-1540?

During next maintenance window: Apply vendor patches when convenient. Monitor vendor channels for updates.

Gitlab CVE-2025-1540

LOW

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2025-03-06 cve@gitlab.com

Gitlab Authentication Bypass

3.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.1 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:30 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Aug 06, 2025 - 18:33 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 06, 2025 - 09:15 nvd

LOW 3.1

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE for Self-Managed and Dedicated instances affecting all versions from 17.5 prior to 17.6.5, 17.7 prior to 17.7.4, and 17.8 prior to 17.8.2. It was possible for a user added as an External to read and clone internal projects under certain circumstances."

AnalysisAI

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE for Self-Managed and Dedicated instances affecting all versions from 17.5 prior to 17.6.5, 17.7 prior to 17.7.4, and 17.8 prior to 17.8.2. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. 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. An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE for Self-Managed and Dedicated instances affecting all versions from 17.5 prior to 17.6.5, 17.7 prior to 17.7.4, and 17.8 prior to 17.8.2. It was possible for a user added as an External to read and clone internal projects under certain circumstances." Affected products include: Gitlab. Version information: prior to 17.6.5.

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

Lifecycle Timeline

DescriptionCVE.org

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