Authorization Flaw in GitLab Affecting Project Import Features
CVE-2026-82632

3.1LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-82632?

An authorization issue in GitLab CE/EE could potentially allow an authenticated user, equipped with a specifically scoped Personal Access Token, to import projects into group namespaces that exceed the intended permissions. This flaw arises from improper authorization checks, enabling access to namespaces not allowed by the token’s designated import rights. It affects multiple versions of GitLab, highlighting the importance of securing user permissions to prevent unauthorized actions.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 18.9 < 19.2.8

GitLab 19.3 < 19.3.5

GitLab 19.4 < 19.4.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/626041
https://hackerone.com/reports/3843143
technical-descriptionexploitpermissions-required
https://docs.gitlab.com/releases/patches/patch-release-gi...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.1
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [aur0r4_glyph](https://hackerone.com/aur0r4_glyph) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
.