Authentication Vulnerability in GitLab EE Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2026-7471

3.5LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-7471?

An authentication vulnerability has been identified in GitLab EE, allowing an authenticated user with control over a virtual registry upstream to make unauthorized requests to internal hosts due to improper validation measures. This flaw affects multiple versions of GitLab, making it critical for users to update to the latest patched versions to mitigate potential security risks.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 18.8 < 18.9.7

GitLab 18.10 < 18.10.6

GitLab 18.11 < 18.11.3

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/594196
https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/05/13/patch-releas...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.5
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

This vulnerability has been discovered internally by GitLab team member FĂ©lix Veillette-Potvin
.