CVE-2026-88765
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Remote Code Execution in GitLab EE via Git Project Export

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: GitLab Inc.

Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 12.3 to 19.1.8, 19.2 before 19.2.6, and 19.3 before 19.3.2 under certain conditions could allow an authenticated user to achieve remote code execution by importing a specially crafted Git project export to overflow the Unicode conversion buffer used in Advanced Search indexing.

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Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-15
Generated
2026-09-15
AI Q&A
2026-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-88765
EUVD
EUVD-2026-78869

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
gitlab gitlab_ee From 12.3 (inc) to 19.1.8 (inc)
gitlab gitlab_ee to 19.2.6 (exc)
gitlab gitlab_ee to 19.3.2 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-77 The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in GitLab EE allows an authenticated user to execute remote code by importing a specially crafted Git project export. It occurs due to a buffer overflow in Unicode conversion during Advanced Search indexing, affecting versions 12.3 to 19.1.8, 19.2 before 19.2.6, and 19.3 before 19.3.2.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with authenticated access could exploit this to run arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade GitLab EE to a patched version (19.1.8, 19.2.6, or 19.3.2 or later) immediately to address the remote code execution risk.

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