Access Control Vulnerability in Gitea by Gitea
CVE-2026-58434

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitea

Status
Gitea Open Source Git Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-58434?

A security flaw in Gitea allows private repository metadata to remain accessible even after user access has been revoked, potentially exposing sensitive information. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized users gaining insights into the repository's structure and contents, making it vital for users to ensure they are using the latest version to mitigate these risks. Organizations should promptly update Gitea to protect their private repositories.

Affected Version(s)

Gitea Open Source Git Server 1.26.2

References

https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHS...
vendor-advisory
https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.27.0
release-notes
https://blog.gitea.com/gitea-1.27.0-is-released/
release-notes

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

ybsun0215
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