Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 18.2.0, < 18.8.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/04/08/patch-release-gitlab-18-10-3-releasRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/565414Broken Link
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3301240Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-4916?
CVE-2026-4916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.7 (LOW). 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 ro...
How severe is CVE-2026-4916?
CVE-2026-4916 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4916?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.