CVE-2025-11702CWE-862broken-access-control

CVE-2025-11702

High · published October 29, 2025

CVSS v3.1
8.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ An authenticated attacker could hijack your project runners with just the right permissions – a surprisingly simple breach that affects several GitLab versions! Think of it like a chef at a restaurant sneaking into another kitchen and using their equipment without permission – it’s not just rude, it can mess up the whole meal! If an attacker successfully hijacks project runners, they could execute malicious tasks across different projects, potentially leading to data theft or service disruptions. It’s a serious risk that could compromise your entire development workflow and sensitive information.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef at a restaurant sneaking into another kitchen and using their equipment without permission – it’s not just rude, it can mess up the whole meal! This vulnerability allows authenticated users with specific permissions to take control of project runners across various GitLab projects, making it easier for them to run unauthorized code.

What to do

If an attacker successfully hijacks project runners, they could execute malicious tasks across different projects, potentially leading to data theft or service disruptions. It’s a serious risk that could compromise your entire development workflow and sensitive information. To mitigate this risk, update to GitLab versions 18.3.5, 18.4.3, or 18.5.1 as soon as possible. Review project permissions to ensure appropriate access controls are in place. Regularly monitor logs for any unauthorized access attempts. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your projects secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00607 · 48.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-862 · Missing Authorization
Published
2025-10-29T11:15Z
Affected products (3)
ProductVersionsFixed in
gitlab/gitlab≥ 17.1.0, < 18.3.518.3.5
gitlab/gitlab≥ 18.4.0, < 18.4.318.4.3
gitlab/gitlaball versions—
References (3)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 07:04Z
    Missing Authorization in GitLab
    cvelistv5