How severe is CVE-2025-2498?

CVE-2025-2498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-2498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2498?

CVE-2025-2498 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2498?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-2498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-2498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24596.

When was CVE-2025-2498 published?

CVE-2025-2498 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-2498

CVE-2025-2498 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1220.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24596
Weakness: CWE-1220
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2025-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper access control in Gitlab EE affecting all versions from 12.0 prior to 18.0.6, 18.1 prior to 18.1.4, and 18.2 prior to 18.2.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed users to view assigned issues from restricted groups by bypassing IP restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-2498?: An improper access control in Gitlab EE affecting all versions from 12.0 prior to 18.0.6, 18.1 prior to 18.1.4, and 18.2 prior to 18.2.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed users to view assigned issues from restricted groups by bypassing IP restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2025-2498?: CVE-2025-2498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-2498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-2498?: CVE-2025-2498 affects Gitlab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-2498 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-2498 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24596.
When was CVE-2025-2498 published?: CVE-2025-2498 was published on 2025-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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