SB2026100505 - Remote command execution in GitLab AI Gateway



SB2026100505 - Remote command execution in GitLab AI Gateway

Published: October 5, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026100505
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-90970)

CWE-ID: CWE-74 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')

CVSSv4: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the AI Gateway.

The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization in the custom flow prompt template when processing a specially crafted flow configuration. A remote user can escape the prompt template sandbox to execute arbitrary commands on the AI Gateway.

Exploitation requires Duo Agent Platform access.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.