GitLab auth group URL slug flaw (v13.0-19.1.8,19.2-19.2.6,19.3-19.3.2)
CVE-2026-8030 Published on September 16, 2026
Missing Authorization in GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 13.0 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 to prevent another user from modifying their group settings due to improper validation of group URL slugs during namespace transfers.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-8030 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 no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-8030 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-8030
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Affected Versions
GitLab:- Version 13.0 and below 19.1.8 is affected.
- Version 19.2 and below 19.2.6 is affected.
- Version 19.3 and below 19.3.2 is affected.