#VU125575 Missing Authorization in GitLab Enterprise Edition and Gitlab Community Edition - CVE-2026-4916
Published: April 9, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU125575
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-4916
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Gitlab Community Edition
GitLab Enterprise Edition
Gitlab Community Edition
Software vendor:
GitLab, Inc
GitLab, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization process.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization in custom role permissions. A remote administrator can demote or remove higher-privileged group members.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.