Vulnerability · Published Jul 3, 2026 · Assigned by Gitea
CVE-2026-28744Gitea Git smart HTTP bypasses repository token scopes for bearer tokens
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 37% 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 62.8% 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 Git smart HTTP requests authenticated with bearer tokens to bypass repository token scope checks.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go | code.gitea.io/gitea | 1.26.2 | GHSA-cc8w-r4qh-3v65 |
| Go | code.gitea.io/gitea | 1.26.2 | GO-2026-5321 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea Open Source Git Server | 0 – 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 #37583 patch
- Gitea v1.26.2 Release release-notes
- Gitea v1.26.2 Release Blog Post release-notes