Permissions Manipulation in GitLab CE/EE Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2025-11246

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 January 2026

What is CVE-2025-11246?

A vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE allows authenticated users to exploit GraphQL runner associations to mistakenly remove all project runners from unrelated projects. This issue affects versions from 15.4 to 18.5.5, as well as 18.6 and 18.7 up to specific versions. Users with certain permissions can manipulate access controls, leading to unintended project configurations and potential disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 15.4 < 18.5.5

GitLab 18.6 < 18.6.3

GitLab 18.7 < 18.7.1

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/573728
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https://hackerone.com/reports/3292475
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https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/01/07/patch-releas...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [pwnie](https://hackerone.com/pwnie) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
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