CVE-2026-16494: Missing Authorization in GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 19.1 before 19.1.4 and 19.2 before 19.2.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user to modify project settings restricted to higher-privileged roles, due to missing authorization checks on a project update endpoint.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 19.1.4 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 19.2.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-16494?
The severity of CVE-2026-16494 is rated as high with a score of 7.1.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16494?
To fix CVE-2026-16494, upgrade GitLab EE to versions 19.1.4 or 19.2.2 and later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-16494?
CVE-2026-16494 affects GitLab EE versions from 19.1 before 19.1.4 and 19.2 before 19.2.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16494?
CVE-2026-16494 is classified as a missing authorization vulnerability.
What can an attacker achieve through CVE-2026-16494?
An attacker could potentially modify project settings that are normally restricted to higher-privileged roles due to inadequate authorization checks.