CVE-2026-61462
mcp-gitlab Path Traversal via job_id Parameter
Description
mcp-gitlab contains a path traversal vulnerability in the job_id parameter of build/index.js that allows attackers to redirect GitLab API requests to arbitrary endpoints. Attackers can supply crafted job_id values like ../../../user to escape the intended path prefix and access arbitrary GitLab API resources using the operator's personal access token.
INFO
Published Date :
July 13, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 13, 2026, 8:03 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-61462
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Validate the job_id parameter for valid characters.
- Sanitize file paths to prevent directory traversal.
- Update mcp-gitlab to the latest secure version.
- Restrict access to sensitive API endpoints.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp/issues/587 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-61462', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-13T18:49:52.388940Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'zereight', 'product': 'mcp-gitlab', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '2.1.18', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:npm/zereight/mcp-gitlab', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description mcp-gitlab contains a path traversal vulnerability in the job_id parameter of build/index.js that allows attackers to redirect GitLab API requests to arbitrary endpoints. Attackers can supply crafted job_id values like ../../../user to escape the intended path prefix and access arbitrary GitLab API resources using the operator's personal access token. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-73 Added Reference https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp Added Reference https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp/commit/e2a81a047ab8750fa5bfa1763b5d85e5616f3994 Added Reference https://github.com/zereight/gitlab-mcp/issues/587 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mcp-gitlab-path-traversal-via-job-id-parameter