Low severity2.7NVD Advisory· Published Apr 8, 2026· Updated Apr 16, 2026
CVE-2026-4916
CVE-2026-4916
Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.2 before 18.8.9, 18.9 before 18.9.5, and 18.10 before 18.10.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user with custom role permissions to demote or remove higher-privileged group members due to improper authorization checks on member management operations.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*range: >=18.2.0,<18.8.9
- cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*range: >=18.2.0,<18.8.9
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References
2- about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/04/08/patch-release-gitlab-18-10-3-released/nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- hackerone.com/reports/3301240nvdPermissions Required
News mentions
1- GitLab Patch Release: 18.10.3, 18.9.5, 18.8.9GitLab Security Releases · Apr 8, 2026