Vulnerability · Published Jul 3, 2026 · Assigned by Gitea
CVE-2026-20706Gitea repository archive downloads bypass token scope checks
Critical 9.1
In plain English
A critical-severity improper access control 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 0.6% (higher than 48% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.1Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 51.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Gitea versions up to and including 1.26.1 allow repository archive downloads to bypass token scope checks on the web archive download endpoint.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go | code.gitea.io/gitea | 1.26.2 | GHSA-cr4g-f395-h25h |
| Go | code.gitea.io/gitea | 1.26.2 | GO-2026-5334 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea Open Source Git Server | 0 – through 1.26.1 |
Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- GitHub Security Advisory vendor-advisory
- GitHub Pull Request #37735 patch
- Gitea v1.26.2 Release release-notes
- Gitea v1.26.2 Release Blog Post release-notes