VDB-389175 · CVE-2026-4879 · GCVE-0-2026-4879

GitLab up to 19.0.5/19.1.3/19.2.1 Merge Request API Endpoint improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GitLab up to 19.0.5/19.1.3/19.2.1 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Merge Request API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-4879. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GitLab up to 19.0.5/19.1.3/19.2.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Merge Request API Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.0 before 19.0.6, 19.1 before 19.1.4, and 19.2 before 19.2.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user with developer-role permissions to view external status check configuration restricted to higher-privileged roles due to missing authorization on a merge request API endpoint.

It is possible to read the advisory at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-4879 since 03/26/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1548.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 19.0.6, 19.1.4 or 19.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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Bug Tracking Software

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GitLab

Version

License

open-source

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CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: GitLab 19.0.6/19.1.4/19.2.2

Timelineinfo

03/26/2026 CVE reserved
08/12/2026 +138 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gitlab.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-4879 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-4879
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-389175

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2026 21:35
Changes: 08/12/2026 21:35 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103