Missing Authorization in GitLab Enterprise Edition - CVE-2026-16794
Published: September 11, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU149021
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-16794
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary CI/CD jobs and access protected variables within group projects.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization controls in compliance framework management when managing compliance frameworks. A remote user can manage compliance frameworks to execute arbitrary CI/CD jobs and access protected variables within group projects.
Exploitation requires the Security Manager role.
Affected software
GitLab Enterprise Edition
How to mitigate CVE-2026-16794
Install security update from vendor's website.
GitLab Enterprise Edition - addressed in versions 19.1.8, 19.2.6, 19.3.2