CVE-2026-2725

CVE-2026-2725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Gerrit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-863.

Key facts

Description

Incorrect authorization in the "submitted together" feature in Gerrit versions 2.12 and later allows an authenticated attacker with force push permissions on a secondary branch to bypass code review and forcefully submit code to restricted branches via a crafted submission matching the "topic" tag of an unapproved change.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2725?
Incorrect authorization in the "submitted together" feature in Gerrit versions 2.12 and later allows an authenticated attacker with force push permissions on a secondary branch to bypass code review and forcefully submit code to restricted branches via a crafted submission matching the "topic" tag of an unapproved change.
How severe is CVE-2026-2725?
CVE-2026-2725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-2725 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2725?
CVE-2026-2725 affects Google Gerrit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2725?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-2725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-2725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29910.
When was CVE-2026-2725 published?
CVE-2026-2725 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

Affected products (1)

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