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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.3/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gerrit | Gerrit | 2.12; 0 |
References
- https://issues.gerritcodereview.com/issues/486131256Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://issues.gerritcodereview.com/issues/486131256Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- May 13, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 30, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed