CVE-2026-5173: GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.9.6 before 18.8.9, 18.9 before 1

Routine

HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-5173 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) 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 16.9.6 before 18.8.9, 18.9 before 18.9.5, and 18.10 before 18.10.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user to invoke unintended server-side methods through websocket connections due to improper access control.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 63%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-749
Published	2026-04-08
Last modified	2026-07-24

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

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-08 23:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gitlab gitlab UPGRADE

Affected: >= 16.9.6 and < 18.8.9 · >= 18.9.0 and < 18.9.5 · >= 18.10.0 and < 18.10.3

Fixed in: 18.8.9, 18.9.5, 18.10.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.9.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 18.8.9 (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 16.9.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gitlab sudo apt install gitlab=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.9.6> 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_16.9.6> 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-2026-5173?

gitlab: upgrade to 18.8.9, 18.9.5, 18.10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-5173 being exploited?

CVE-2026-5173 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-2026-5173 affect?

CVE-2026-5173 affects gitlab. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 16.9.6 before 18.8.9, 18.9 before 18.9.5, and 18.10 before 18.10.3 that could have allowed an authenticated user to invoke unintended server-side methods through web

How urgent is CVE-2026-5173?

Priority 39/100. High severity

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