GitLab AuthZ:OAuth Users Create Issues (v16<18.9.7,18.10<18.10.6,18.11<18.11.3)
CVE-2026-1322 Published on May 14, 2026
Business Logic Errors in GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.0 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user with a read_api scoped OAuth application to create issues and add comments to issues in private projects due to improper authorization.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-1322 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Business Logic Errors
Weaknesses in this category identify some of the underlying problems that commonly allow attackers to manipulate the business logic of an application. Errors in business logic can be devastating to an entire application. They can be difficult to find automatically, since they typically involve legitimate use of the application's functionality. However, many business logic errors can exhibit patterns that are similar to well-understood implementation and design weaknesses.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-1322
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Affected Versions
GitLab:- Version 16.0 and below 18.9.7 is affected.
- Version 18.10 and below 18.10.6 is affected.
- Version 18.11 and below 18.11.3 is affected.