GitLab
Community and Enterprise Editions
GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability - Active in CISA KEV catalog.
2026-02-04
Description
GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) Vulnerability - Active in CISA KEV catalog.
Remediation
FEDERAL DEADLINE: February 23, 2026 (20 days). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. FEDERAL DEADLINE: February 23, 2026 (20 days). Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA KEV Details
Deadline: February 23, 2026
Required Action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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VENDOR: GitLab
PRODUCT: GitLab EE
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 16.4 up to 18.9.7, 18.10 up to 18.10.6, 18.11 up to 18.11.3
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
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Description Summary:
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in GitLab EE, allowing authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
Executive Summary:
A critical Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GitLab EE allows authenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' sessions.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-7481
Affected Software: GitLab EE
Affected Versions: 16.4 up to 18.9.7, 18.10 up to 18.10.6, 18.11 up to 18.11.3
Vulnerability: This is a stored or reflected Cross-Site Scripting (CWE-79) vulnerability. It requires a low-privileged authenticated user to interact with the application, potentially leading to session hijacking or sensitive data theft when the payload is triggered by a victim.
Business Impact
An XSS attack can lead to the theft of session tokens, unauthorized actions performed on behalf of legitimate users, and the potential exposure of sensitive repository data. With a CVSS score of 8.7, the impact on integrity and confidentiality is substantial, particularly in environments where high-privilege administrators interact with the platform.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Upgrade GitLab EE to versions 18.9.7, 18.10.6, 18.11.3, or higher to remediate the vulnerability.
Proactive Monitoring: Review web access logs for suspicious input patterns and monitor for unusual activity associated with administrative accounts.
Compensating Controls: Ensure that Content Security Policy (CSP) headers are strictly configured to mitigate the impact of script injection attacks.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: No — there is no confirmed public exploit or weaponized code available in our curated sources.
Analyst Notes: As of May 14, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation or a public proof-of-concept for this vulnerability. The risk remains high due to the nature of XSS in collaborative development environments.
Analyst Recommendation
GitLab instances are high-value targets for supply chain and intellectual property theft. Administrators should treat this update with high priority and apply the patches during the next available maintenance window to protect against potential XSS-based attacks.