Webhook Authorization Security Flaw in Gitea by Gitea
CVE-2026-58511

2.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Gitea

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

What is CVE-2026-58511?

A security issue has been identified in Gitea where the webhook authorization header is returned in plaintext through its API. This flaw can potentially lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of system configurations if exploited. Users are strongly urged to apply the latest updates and follow best practices in API security to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Gitea Open Source Git Server 0 <= 1.26.4

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:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

theluckystrike
APhuongKMA
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