On 21 October 2026, GitLab published a security advisory addressing several vulnerabilities among which a critical flaw that could allow an unauthenticated user to execute arbitrary code on a GitLab server. CERT-EU recommends organisations to update affected assets as soon as possible, prioritising internet facing assets, and to run an assessment to identify compromised assets.
2026-019: Critical Vulnerability in GitLab Community and Enterprise Editions
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