CVE-2026-3988: GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.5 before 18.8.7, 18.9 before 18.

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-3988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gitlab. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.5 before 18.8.7, 18.9 before 18.9.3, and 18.10 before 18.10.1 that could have allowed an unauthenticated user to cause a denial of service by making the GitLab instance unresponsive due to improper input validation in GraphQL request processing.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-407
Published	2026-03-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitLab Inc. · Vendor: gitlab

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-25 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gitlab gitlab UPGRADE

Affected: >= 18.5.0 and < 18.8.7 · >= 18.9.0 and < 18.9.3 · 18.10.0

Fixed in: 18.8.7, 18.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 18.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gitlab || rpm -q gitlab || gitlab --version

2. UPGRADE to 18.8.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gitlab

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gitlab

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 18.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gitlab sudo apt install gitlab=<VERSION_BEFORE_18.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold gitlab

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gitlab sudo dnf downgrade gitlab-<VERSION_BEFORE_18.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add gitlab

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-3988?

gitlab: upgrade to 18.8.7, 18.9.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-3988 being exploited?

CVE-2026-3988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-3988 affect?

CVE-2026-3988 affects gitlab. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 18.5 before 18.8.7, 18.9 before 18.9.3, and 18.10 before 18.10.1 that could have allowed an unauthenticated user to cause a denial of service by making the GitLab in

How urgent is CVE-2026-3988?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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