Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in GitLab (CVE-2026-10053)
Description
A path traversal vulnerability in GitLab CE/EE versions from 18.8 before 19.0.6, 19.1 before 19.1.4, and 19.2 before 19.2.2 could allow an authenticated user to execute remote code via the package registry. This issue has been remediated in the specified fixed versions.
Affected software
pkg:gem/gitlabpkg:bitnami/gitlabRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
GitLab CE/EE contained a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the package registry component that could be exploited by an authenticated user to achieve remote code execution. The vulnerability affects versions >=18.8 <19.0.6, >=19.1 <19.1.4, and >=19.2 <19.2.2. The issue has been fixed in versions 19.0.6, 19.1.4, and 19.2.2 respectively.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform remote code execution on the affected GitLab instances, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available and should be applied by upgrading to GitLab CE/EE version 19.0.6, 19.1.4, or 19.2.2 or later. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-2fpv-gqh2-qq5r
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-10053"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a8af99cacd9273b49f32da5
Added to database: 08/23/2026, 13:46:04 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 23:03:30 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 18:48:16 UTC
Views: 78
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