Vulnerability Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.4 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user with developer-role permissions to execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users' browsers due to improper input sanitization.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitlab | Gitlab | >= 16.4.0, < 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/598646Broken Link
- https://hackerone.com/reports/3697379Permissions Required
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-7481?
CVE-2026-7481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.4 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user with developer-...
How severe is CVE-2026-7481?
CVE-2026-7481 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-7481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitlab Gitlab.