How severe is CVE-2026-1751?

CVE-2026-1751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-1751 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-1751?

CVE-2026-1751 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1751?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-1751 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-1751 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5136.

When was CVE-2026-1751 published?

CVE-2026-1751 was published on 2026-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-1751

CVE-2026-1751 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5136
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Gitlab
Published: 2026-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 16.8 before 18.5.0 that could have allowed unauthorized edits to merge request approval rules under certain conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1751?: A vulnerability has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting with 16.8 before 18.5.0 that could have allowed unauthorized edits to merge request approval rules under certain conditions.
How severe is CVE-2026-1751?: CVE-2026-1751 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.1, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-1751 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-1751?: CVE-2026-1751 primarily affects Gitlab. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1751?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-1751 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-1751 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5136.
When was CVE-2026-1751 published?: CVE-2026-1751 was published on 2026-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gitlab:gitlab:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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