Vulnerability · Published Aug 13, 2026 · Assigned by Gitea
CVE-2026-24791Public-only tokens bypass private-resource restrictions on `/api/v1/user` self routes
High 8.1
In plain English
A high-severity incorrect authorization in Gitea Open Source Git Server from Gitea. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 39% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.1High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 60.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Public-only tokens bypass private-resource restrictions on `/api/v1/user` self routes
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go | code.gitea.io/gitea | 1.26.2 | GHSA-wrr5-99h5-gq57 |
| Go | code.gitea.io/gitea | 1.26.2 | GO-2026-5721 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea Open Source Git Server | 1.22.3 – through 1.26.1 |
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory vendor-advisory
- GitHub Pull Request #37118 patch
- Gitea v1.26.2 Release release-notes
- Gitea v1.26.2 Release Blog Post release-notes