CVE-2026-1230 Details
Description
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 1.0 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 cause repository downloads to contain different code than displayed in the web interface due to incorrect validation of branch references under certain circumstances.
A vulnerability exists in GitLab Community Edition (CE) and Enterprise Edition (EE) versions 1.0 prior to 18.7.6, 18.8 prior to 18.8.6, and 18.9 prior to 18.9.2. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to manipulate repository downloads, causing them to contain different code than what is displayed in the web interface. This discrepancy arises from improper validation of branch references under certain conditions.
Users are advised to upgrade to GitLab versions 18.9.2, 18.8.6, or 18.7.6. Instructions for updating GitLab can be found on the GitLab Update page. For GitLab Runner, refer to the Updating the Runner page.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/03/11/patch-release-gitlab-18-9-2-released/ | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/587002 | [email protected] | Broken Link |
| https://hackerone.com/reports/3505165 | [email protected] | Permissions Required |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-706 | Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| gitlab gitlab | >= 1.0.0, < 18.7.6 >= 18.8.0, < 18.8.6 >= 18.9.0, < 18.9.2 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Mar 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |