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Medium

Authenticated SSRF via Git repository import protection bypass in GitLab CE/EE

IdentifiersCVE-2025-12073CWE-918· Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

GitLab CE/EE contains a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in the Git repository import functionality. In affected versions, an authenticated user can, under certain conditions, bypass existing SSRF protections in the repository import feature and coerce the GitLab server into making requests to internal services.

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Impact

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An authenticated attacker may be able to use the GitLab server as a proxy to access internal-only services (SSRF), potentially enabling internal network/service enumeration and interaction with otherwise non-internet-reachable endpoints, depending on the target environment and reachable internal services.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

No vendor-specific workaround is provided in the referenced advisory. As interim risk reduction until patching, restrict access to Git repository import to trusted users/roles and apply network egress controls from the GitLab server to limit reachability of internal networks/services.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a fixed version:
  • 18.6.6 or later (for 18.0.x deployments)
  • 18.7.4 or later (for 18.7.x deployments)
  • 18.8.4 or later (for 18.8.x deployments)
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

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EXPOSURE SURFACE

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ACTIVITY FEED

Recent activity

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Detection signatures

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Social activity2

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