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How the CVE Works
CVE-2025-4972 exploits a flaw in GitLab EE’s group invitation system, where authenticated users with invitation privileges can bypass group-level restrictions. By manipulating the invitation API or UI parameters, an attacker can invite unauthorized users to restricted groups. The vulnerability arises from improper validation of user permissions during the invitation process, allowing privilege escalation. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive repositories or project data.
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Platform: GitLab EE
Version: 18.0 – 18.0.4, 18.1 – 18.1.2
Vulnerability: Group invitation bypass
Severity: Critical
Date: 07/10/2025
Prediction: Patch by 08/15/2025
What Undercode Say
Analytics:
curl -X GET "https://gitlab.example.com/api/v4/groups/<group_id>/invitations" -H "PRIVATE-TOKEN: <token>"
import requests
headers = {"PRIVATE-TOKEN": "<token>"}
response = requests.post("https://gitlab.example.com/api/v4/groups/<group_id>/invitations", headers=headers, data={"email": "[email protected]"})
How Exploit:
- Manipulate group invitation API parameters.
- Use UI tampering to invite restricted users.
Protection from this CVE:
- Upgrade to GitLab EE 18.0.4 or 18.1.2.
- Restrict invitation privileges.
Impact:
- Unauthorized group access.
- Privilege escalation.
Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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