Authorization Flaw in GitLab EE for Work Item Metadata
CVE-2026-8472

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitlab
Status
Gitlab
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-8472?

GitLab has identified an authorization issue in GitLab EE that impacts multiple versions. This vulnerability could allow an authenticated user with minimal access permissions to gain unauthorized read access to work item metadata from private projects. The issue arises from missing authorization checks, leading potentially to sensitive information exposure. Users of affected versions are encouraged to update to the latest patched releases to mitigate this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

GitLab 18.9 < 18.11.7

GitLab 19.0 < 19.0.4

GitLab 19.1 < 19.1.2

References

https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/599987
https://hackerone.com/reports/3615282
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https://docs.gitlab.com/releases/patches/patch-release-gi...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Thanks [go7f0](https://hackerone.com/go7f0) for reporting this vulnerability through our HackerOne bug bounty program
.