CVE-2026-6552

CVE-2026-6552 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitlab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-639.

Key facts

Description

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 15.5 before 18.10.8, 18.11 before 18.11.5, and 19.0 before 19.0.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user with group Owner role to take over another group member's GitLab account due to improper authorization in the Group SAML identity management functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-6552?
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 15.5 before 18.10.8, 18.11 before 18.11.5, and 19.0 before 19.0.2 that under certain conditions could have allowed an authenticated user with group Owner role to take over another group member's GitLab account due to improper authorization in the Group SAML identity management functionality.
How severe is CVE-2026-6552?
CVE-2026-6552 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-6552 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-6552?
CVE-2026-6552 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-2026-6552?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-6552 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-6552 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36229.
When was CVE-2026-6552 published?
CVE-2026-6552 was published on 2026-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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