Missing Authorization in GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2026-16494
Published: August 13, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU142367
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-16494
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to modify project settings restricted to higher-privileged roles.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in ProjectsController when handling project update requests. A remote user can send a crafted project update request to modify project settings restricted to higher-privileged roles.
Affected software
GitLab Enterprise Edition
How to mitigate CVE-2026-16494
Install security update from vendor's website.
GitLab Enterprise Edition - addressed in versions 19.1.4, 19.2.2