Vulnerability Description
mcp-gitlab contains a path traversal vulnerability in the job_id parameter of build/index.js that allows attackers to redirect GitLab API requests to arbitrary endpoints. Attackers can supply crafted job_id values like ../../../user to escape the intended path prefix and access arbitrary GitLab API resources using the operator's personal access token.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp
- https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp/commit/e2a81a047ab8750fa5bfa1763b5d85e561
- https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp/issues/587
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mcp-gitlab-path-traversal-via-job-id-parame
- https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp/issues/587
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-61462?
CVE-2026-61462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). mcp-gitlab contains a path traversal vulnerability in the job_id parameter of build/index.js that allows attackers to redirect GitLab API requests to arbitrary endpoints. Attackers can supply crafted ...
How severe is CVE-2026-61462?
CVE-2026-61462 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-61462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.