CVE-2026-7481

Name: CVE-2026-7481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-14T06:16:25.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-7481 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.4 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user with developer-role permissions to execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users' browsers due to improper input sanitization.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.4 before 18.9.7, 18.10 before 18.10.6, and 18.11 before 18.11.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user with developer-role permissions to execute arbitrary JavaScript in other users' browsers due to improper input sanitization.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.26%

16.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 16.4.0, < 18.9.7
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 18.10.0, < 18.10.6
Gitlab	Gitlab	>= 18.11.0, < 18.11.3

References

https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/05/13/patch-release-gitlab-18-11-3-released/Release Notes
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/work_items/598646Broken Link
https://hackerone.com/reports/3697379Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-7481?

How severe is CVE-2026-7481?

CVE-2026-7481 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7481?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST