CVE-2026-4868
CWE-639Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 27, 2026
Official Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.8 before 18.10.7, 18.11 before 18.11.4, and 19.0 before 19.0.1 that, under certain conditions, could have allowed an authenticated user to cause specific Duo AI workflows to run under another user's identity due to improper user identity resolution when triggering Duo AI workflow runners.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-4868 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.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.2.
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
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-4868 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts