CVE-2026-1868
GitLab AI Gateway Critical Patch Release: 18.6.2, 18.7.1, and 18.8.1
Published Feb 6, 2026 · GitLab GitLab · evidence confidence high
On February 6, 2026, we released versions 18.6.2, 18.7.1, and 18.8.1 of the GitLab AI Gateway. These versions contain a critical security fix for GitLab Duo Self-Hosted AI Gateway, and we strongly recommend that all Self Managed customers with GitLab Duo Self-Hosted installations update to one of these versions immediately. A fix has already been deployed for the GitLab-hosted AI Gateway. Customers using GitLab.com, GitLab Dedicated, and GitLab Self Managed instances with GitLab-hosted AI Gateway are protected and do not need to take action. Recommended Action We strongly recommend that all Gi
Grounded briefings
Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.
Executive
CVE-2026-1868 is a unknown public vulnerability record for GitLab GitLab. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.
System administrator
Identify whether GitLab GitLab is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected version ranges have not been ingested yet. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.
Security analyst
Signals on file: EPSS 0.6%. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Sources contributing to this record: cve_org, epss, gitlab_releases. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.
Exploitation and remediation
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in CISA KEV or VulnCheck KEV.
Patch and remediation
No required-action text is stored yet. Use the vendor or CERT links in Sources for patch availability.
Safe detection guidance
Compare installed versions with the affected ranges below and verify the advisory from the original publisher. This site stores metadata and outbound links only; it does not ship exploit code or proof-of-concept payloads.
Code
The project this record applies to. Exploit listings stay in References.
No public source repository is identified for this product.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Feb 6, 2026 · GitLab Security Releases
Detected
On February 6, 2026, we released versions 18.6.2, 18.7.1, and 18.8.1 of the GitLab AI Gateway. These versions contain a critical security fix for GitLab Duo Self-Hosted AI Gateway, and we strongly recommend that all Self Managed customers with GitLab Duo Self-Hosted installations update to one of these versions immediately. A fix has already been deployed for the GitLab-hosted AI Gateway. Customer
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-1868
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2026-1868
30-day exploitation probability 0.6%
first.org - GitLab Security ReleasesVendor advisoryCVE-2026-1868
On February 6, 2026, we released versions 18.6.2, 18.7.1, and 18.8.1 of the GitLab AI Gateway. These versions contain a critical security fix for GitLab Duo Self-Hosted AI Gateway, and we strongly recommend that all Self Managed customers with GitLab Duo Self-Hosted installations
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