CVE-2026-3848
CWE-93Published: March 11, 2026· Updated: Mar 12, 2026
Official Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 8.11 before 18.7.6, 18.8 before 18.8.6, and 18.9 before 18.9.2 that could have allowed an authenticated user to make unintended internal requests through proxy environments under certain conditions due to improper input validation in import functionality.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3848 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-3848 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts