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An unauthenticated remote attacker can read arbitrary files from the GitLab server by sending crafted requests over the network, with no user interaction required, though the issue only applies under certain conditions.","provenance":"ai","model":"claude-haiku-5-5","generatedAt":"2026-10-29T07:53:29Z"},"cvss":{"score":10.0,"severity":"CRITICAL","version":"3.1","vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N","provenance":"source","from":"NVD"},"epss":{"score":0.97355,"percentile":0.99898,"date":"2026-10-30","provenance":"source"},"kev":{"dateAdded":"2026-09-11","dueDate":"2026-09-14","ransomware":false,"requiredAction":"Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.","notes":"https://docs.gitlab.com/releases/patches/patch-release-gitlab-19-3-2-released/ ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; 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