CVE-2026-4868: Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key in GitLab

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.8 before 18.10.7, 18.11 before 18.11.4, and 19.0 before 19.0.1 that, under certain conditions, could have allowed an authenticated user to cause specific Duo AI workflows to run under another user's identity due to improper user identity resolution when triggering Duo AI workflow runners.

Affected Software

4 affected components
GitLab GitLab EE>=18.8<18.10.7, >=18.11<18.11.4, >=19.0<19.0.1
GitLab GitLab>=18.8.0<18.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=18.11.0<18.11.4
GitLab GitLab=19.0.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to versions 18.10.7, 18.11.4, 19.0.1 or above.

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4868?

CVE-2026-4868 has a severity rating of 8.2, indicating high risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4868?

To remediate CVE-2026-4868, upgrade to GitLab versions 18.10.7, 18.11.4, or 19.0.1 and above.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4868?

CVE-2026-4868 affects all versions of GitLab EE from 18.8 before 18.10.7, 18.11 before 18.11.4, and 19.0 before 19.0.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-4868?

CVE-2026-4868 is an authorization bypass vulnerability caused by improper user-controlled key handling in GitLab.

5

Could CVE-2026-4868 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2026-4868 could allow an authenticated user to run workflows under another user's identity, potentially leading to data compromise.

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