GitLab CE/EE auth bypass: Conf Issue Access (v18.9.1-18.9.6, 18.10-18.10.5, 18.11-18.11.2)
CVE-2026-4524 Published on May 14, 2026
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.9.1 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user to access confidential issue content in public projects without proper authorization due to improper authorization checks.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-4524 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
A product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-4524
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Affected Versions
GitLab:- Version 18.9.1 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.