GitLab up to 19.1.7/19.2.5/19.3.1 Namespace Transfer input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GitLab up to 19.1.7/19.2.5/19.3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Namespace Transfer. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-8030. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GitLab up to 19.1.7/19.2.5/19.3.1 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Namespace Transfer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 13.0 before 19.1.8, 19.2 before 19.2.6, and 19.3 before 19.3.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user to prevent another user from modifying their group settings due to improper validation of group URL slugs during namespace transfers.

The advisory is shared for download at gitlab.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-8030 since 05/06/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 19.1.8, 19.2.6 or 19.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: GitLab 19.1.8/19.2.6/19.3.2

Timelineinfo

05/06/2026 CVE reserved
09/16/2026 +133 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gitlab.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-8030 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-8030
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-405508

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2026 08:54
Changes: 09/16/2026 08:54 (63)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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