CVE-2026-2726: Incorrect Authorization in GitLab

Published Mar 25, 2026
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Updated

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 11.10 before 18.8.7, 18.9 before 18.9.3, and 18.10 before 18.10.1 that could have allowed an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions on merge requests in other projects due to improper access control during cross-repository operations.

Other sources

GitLab has remediated an issue that could have allowed an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions on merge requests in other projects due to improper access control during cross-repository operations.

GitLab

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=11.10<18.8.7, >=18.9<18.9.3, >=18.10<18.10.1
18.8.718.9.318.10.1
GitLab GitLab>=11.10.0<18.8.7
GitLab GitLab>=11.10.0<18.8.7
GitLab GitLab>=18.9.0<18.9.3
GitLab GitLab>=18.9.0<18.9.3
GitLab GitLab=18.10.0
GitLab GitLab=18.10.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.8.7, 18.9.3, 18.10.1 or above.

Event History

Mar 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:34 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·07:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-2726?

CVE-2026-2726 has been classified with a moderate severity due to improper access control issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-2726?

To fix CVE-2026-2726, update to GitLab versions 18.8.8, 18.9.4, or 18.10.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-2726?

CVE-2026-2726 affects users of GitLab Community Edition and Enterprise Edition versions from 11.10 up to 18.10.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-2726?

CVE-2026-2726 is categorized as an improper access control vulnerability.

5

What actions could be performed due to CVE-2026-2726?

Due to CVE-2026-2726, authenticated users could potentially execute unauthorized actions on merge requests across different projects.

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