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CVE-2026-4524: Authentication Bypass in GitLab
Plataforma
gitlab
Componente
gitlab
Corregido en
18.11.3
CVE-2026-4524 describes an authentication bypass vulnerability discovered in GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE). This flaw allows authenticated users to circumvent authorization checks and gain unauthorized access to confidential issue content within public projects. The vulnerability impacts versions 18.9.1 through 18.11.3 and has been resolved in version 18.11.3.
Impacto y Escenarios de Ataquetraduciendo…
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-4524 could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information contained within GitLab issues. Attackers could potentially access confidential project details, internal discussions, or proprietary data that should only be visible to authorized personnel. While the vulnerability requires authentication, the ease of bypassing authorization checks significantly expands the potential attack surface. This could result in data breaches, reputational damage, and potential legal ramifications for organizations relying on GitLab for project management and collaboration.
Contexto de Explotacióntraduciendo…
CVE-2026-4524 was published on May 14, 2026. As of this date, there are no publicly known active campaigns exploiting this vulnerability. The vulnerability is not currently listed on KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities). The EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score is pending evaluation, indicating an unknown probability of exploitation. Monitor security advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any updates regarding exploitation attempts.
Inteligencia de Amenazas
Estado del Exploit
Vector CVSS
¿Qué significan estas métricas?
- Attack Vector
- Red — explotable remotamente por internet. Sin acceso físico ni local. Mayor superficie de ataque.
- Attack Complexity
- Baja — sin condiciones especiales. El atacante puede explotar de forma confiable sin configuraciones raras.
- Privileges Required
- Bajo — cualquier cuenta de usuario válida es suficiente.
- User Interaction
- Ninguna — el ataque es automático y silencioso. La víctima no hace nada.
- Scope
- Sin cambio — el impacto se limita al componente vulnerable.
- Confidentiality
- Alto — pérdida total de confidencialidad. El atacante puede leer todos los datos.
- Integrity
- Ninguno — sin impacto en integridad.
- Availability
- Ninguno — sin impacto en disponibilidad.
Software Afectado
Clasificación de Debilidad (CWE)
Cronología
- Reservado
- Publicada
Mitigación y Workaroundstraduciendo…
The primary mitigation for CVE-2026-4524 is to immediately upgrade GitLab instances to version 18.11.3 or later. If upgrading is not immediately feasible, consider implementing stricter access controls within GitLab to limit the potential impact of unauthorized access. Review project permissions and ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive issue content. While a WAF or proxy cannot directly prevent this bypass, it could potentially be configured to flag suspicious access patterns to confidential issue data. After upgrading, confirm the fix by attempting to access confidential issue content in a public project with a standard user account; access should be denied.
Cómo corregirlotraduciendo…
Actualice GitLab a la versión 18.9.7 o superior, 18.10.6 o superior, o 18.11.3 o superior para mitigar la vulnerabilidad. Esta actualización corrige una falla de autorización que permitía a usuarios autenticados acceder a contenido confidencial de issues en proyectos públicos sin la autorización adecuada.
Preguntas frecuentestraduciendo…
What is CVE-2026-4524 — Authentication Bypass in GitLab?
CVE-2026-4524 is a medium severity vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE allowing authenticated users to access confidential issue content in public projects without proper authorization due to flawed authorization checks.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-4524 in GitLab?
You are affected if you are running GitLab CE/EE versions 18.9.1 through 18.11.3. Upgrade to 18.11.3 or later to mitigate the risk.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4524 in GitLab?
The recommended fix is to upgrade your GitLab instance to version 18.11.3 or a later version. Ensure you follow GitLab's upgrade procedures carefully.
Is CVE-2026-4524 being actively exploited?
As of May 14, 2026, there are no publicly known active campaigns exploiting CVE-2026-4524, but continuous monitoring is advised.
Where can I find the official GitLab advisory for CVE-2026-4524?
Refer to the official GitLab security advisory for CVE-2026-4524 on the GitLab website: [https://gitlab.com/security/advisories/](https://gitlab.com/security/advisories/)
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