CVE-2026-2845: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in GitLab

Published Feb 25, 2026
·
Updated

An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 11.2 before 18.7.5, 18.8 before 18.8.5, and 18.9 before 18.9.1 that could have allowed an authenticated user to cause denial of service by exploiting a Bitbucket Server import endpoint via repeatedly sending large responses.

Other sources

GitLab has remediated an issue that could have allowed an authenticated user to cause denial of service by exploiting a Bitbucket Server import endpoint via repeatedly sending large responses.

GitLab

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
GitLab GitLab>=11.2<18.7.5, >=18.8<18.8.5, >=18.9<18.9.1
18.7.518.8.518.9.1
GitLab GitLab>=11.2.0<18.7.5
GitLab GitLab>=11.2.0<18.7.5
GitLab GitLab>=18.8.0<18.8.5
GitLab GitLab>=18.8.0<18.8.5
GitLab GitLab=18.9.0
GitLab GitLab=18.9.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.7.5, 18.8.5, 18.9.1 or above.

Event History

Feb 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·01:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-2845?

CVE-2026-2845 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-2845?

To fix CVE-2026-2845, upgrade GitLab to version 18.7.5, 18.8.5, or 18.9.1 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-2845?

CVE-2026-2845 affects GitLab versions from 11.2 up to but not including 18.7.5, 18.8 up to but not including 18.8.5, and 18.9 up to but not including 18.9.1.

4

Who can be impacted by CVE-2026-2845?

Authenticated users of GitLab CE/EE can be impacted by CVE-2026-2845 through potential denial of service.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-2845?

CVE-2026-2845 is a missing rate limit vulnerability that can be exploited within Bitbucket Server imports.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203