CVE-2026-24690: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 contain a vulnerability due to insufficient permission checks when updating or rebasing pull request branches. This could allow unauthorized users to perform actions on pull request branches that should be restricted.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-24690 is a vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server where versions prior to 1.25.5 do not adequately enforce permission checks for updating or rebasing pull request branches. This weakness corresponds to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), potentially allowing unauthorized modification of pull request branches.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could enable unauthorized users to update or rebase pull request branches, potentially leading to unauthorized code changes or repository state modifications. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Users should upgrade to Gitea version 1.25.5 or later once available, as the description implies fixes in that version. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-24690: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 contain a vulnerability due to insufficient permission checks when updating or rebasing pull request branches. This could allow unauthorized users to perform actions on pull request branches that should be restricted.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-24690 is a vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server where versions prior to 1.25.5 do not adequately enforce permission checks for updating or rebasing pull request branches. This weakness corresponds to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), potentially allowing unauthorized modification of pull request branches.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could enable unauthorized users to update or rebase pull request branches, potentially leading to unauthorized code changes or repository state modifications. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided. Users should upgrade to Gitea version 1.25.5 or later once available, as the description implies fixes in that version. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Gitea
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-22T15:13:33.685Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4820fc27e9c79719acbf65
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 20:52:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 21:00:39 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:52:48 UTC
Views: 3
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