CVE-2026-8716: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference in GitLab

Published May 27, 2026
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Updated

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 12.7 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 access CI data from a different ref type than intended.

Affected Software

8 affected components
GitLab GitLab CE>=12.7<18.10.7, >=18.11<18.11.4, >=19.0<19.0.1
GitLab GitLab EE>=12.7<18.10.7, >=18.11<18.11.4, >=19.0<19.0.1
GitLab GitLab>=12.7.0<18.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=12.7.0<18.10.7
GitLab GitLab>=18.11.0<18.11.4
GitLab GitLab>=18.11.0<18.11.4
GitLab GitLab=19.0.0
GitLab GitLab=19.0.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.10.7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 18.11.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 19.0.1

Event History

May 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 29, 58424
Event
via FIRST·04:04 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-8716?

The severity of CVE-2026-8716 is medium with a score of 4.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-8716?

To fix CVE-2026-8716, upgrade to GitLab versions 18.10.7, 18.11.4, 19.0.1 or above.

3

What does CVE-2026-8716 affect?

CVE-2026-8716 affects all GitLab CE and EE versions from 12.7 up to, but not including, 18.10.7, 18.11 up to 18.11.4, and 19.0 up to 19.0.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-8716?

CVE-2026-8716 is a vulnerability related to the use of incorrectly-resolved names or references in GitLab.

5

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2026-8716?

No, CVE-2026-8716 requires an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.

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