CVE-2026-2725
Improper Authorization in Gerrit allowing Code Review Bypass via "Submitted Together"
Description
Incorrect authorization in the "submitted together" feature in Gerrit versions 2.12 and later allows an authenticated attacker with force push permissions on a secondary branch to bypass code review and forcefully submit code to restricted branches via a crafted submission matching the "topic" tag of an unapproved change.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2026, 5:32 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 13, 2026, 5:32 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-2725
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 14ed7db2-1595-443d-9d34-6215bf890778 |
Solution
- Update Gerrit to a patched version.
- Review force push permissions for branches.
- Restrict submission to protected branches.
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