CVE-2026-0602
Information Disclosure via Improper Snippet Filtering in GitLab CE/EE
Publication date: 2026-03-11
Last updated on: 2026-03-17
Assigner: GitLab Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.8.0 (inc) to 18.8.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.9.0 (inc) to 18.9.2 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.8.0 (inc) to 18.8.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 18.9.0 (inc) to 18.9.2 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 15.6.0 (inc) to 18.7.6 (exc) |
| gitlab | gitlab | From 15.6.0 (inc) to 18.7.6 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-288 | The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE affects versions from 15.6 before 18.7.6, 18.8 before 18.8.6, and 18.9 before 18.9.2. It allows an authenticated user to disclose metadata from private issues, merge requests, epics, milestones, or commits. The issue arises due to improper filtering in the snippet rendering process under certain circumstances.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized disclosure of metadata related to private project elements such as issues, merge requests, epics, milestones, or commits. This could expose sensitive project information to authenticated users who should not have access to this data, potentially compromising confidentiality.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade GitLab CE/EE to a fixed version. Specifically, update to version 18.7.6 or later if you are using the 18.7 series, 18.8.6 or later if using the 18.8 series, or 18.9.2 or later if using the 18.9 series. This will address the issue where an authenticated user could disclose metadata from private issues, merge requests, epics, milestones, or commits.