Insecure API Client Configuration in Gitea Product by Gitea

CVE-2026-54481

What is CVE-2026-54481?

Gitea's internal API HTTP client is designed with a critical security flaw that hardcodes the InsecureSkipVerify setting to true. This configuration allows for the possibility of man-in-the-middle attacks, as SSL certificate verification is bypassed. Such an oversight leaves the system vulnerable to potential eavesdropping and data manipulation. Users of Gitea are strongly urged to review their configurations and apply necessary updates to mitigate risks associated with insecure API client settings.

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