CVE-2026-16794
MediumCVSS 4.3Summary
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.11 before 19.1.8, 19.2 before 19.2.6, and 19.3 before 19.3.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user with the Security Manager role to execute arbitrary CI/CD jobs and access protected variables within group projects due to improper authorization controls on compliance framework management.
Risk Assessment
An authenticated attacker with the Security Manager role can execute arbitrary CI/CD jobs and access protected variables, potentially leading to confidentiality and integrity breaches in projects.
Recommendation
Update GitLab EE to version 19.1.8, 19.2.6, or 19.3.2 (or later) depending on your version.
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GitLab CE/EE versions from 18.6 before 18.6.4, 18.7 before 18.7.2, and 18.8 before 18.8.2 contain a vulnerability that could allow an individual with knowledge of a victim's credential ID to bypass two-factor authentication by submitting forged device responses.
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Original NVD description (English source)
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.11 before 19.1.8, 19.2 before 19.2.6, and 19.3 before 19.3.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user with the Security Manager role to execute arbitrary CI/CD jobs and access protected variables within group projects due to improper authorization controls on compliance framework management.

