Vulnerability Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 15.7 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user to bypass merge request approval requirements due to improper cleanup of orphaned policy records.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 15.7.0, < 18.9.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/05/13/patch-release-gitlab-18-11-3-releasRelease Notes
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/596350Not Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-6883?
CVE-2026-6883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 15.7 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user to bypass merge...
How severe is CVE-2026-6883?
CVE-2026-6883 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-6883?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.