GitLab CE/EE Denial-of-Service Vulnerability in HTTP Response Processing

Vulnerability

A denial-of-service vulnerability has been addressed in GitLab CE/EE versions 8.3 prior to 18.4.5, 18.5 prior to 18.5.3, and 18.6 prior to 18.6.1. This vulnerability allowed an authenticated user with specific permissions to create a denial-of-service condition by manipulating HTTP response processing.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a denial-of-service condition, causing the application to become unresponsive or unavailable.

Added: Nov 26, 2025, 8:17 PM
Updated: Nov 26, 2025, 8:17 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.3
impact
2.5
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
1.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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