CVE-2026-24791: CWE-863 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Public-only tokens bypass private-resource restrictions on `/api/v1/user` self routes
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affects Gitea Open Source Git Server version 1.22.3. It allows public-only tokens to bypass access controls intended to restrict private resources on the /api/v1/user self routes. This means that users with public-only tokens may gain unauthorized access to private user data or actions via the API endpoints. There is no CVSS score assigned and no official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet.
Potential Impact
The impact is unauthorized access to private user resources via the API, potentially exposing sensitive user information or allowing unauthorized actions. The exact scope and severity of the impact are not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting API token permissions and monitoring for unusual API activity related to /api/v1/user endpoints.
CVE-2026-24791: CWE-863 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Public-only tokens bypass private-resource restrictions on `/api/v1/user` self routes
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
Gitea
Gitea Open Source Git Server
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Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affects Gitea Open Source Git Server version 1.22.3. It allows public-only tokens to bypass access controls intended to restrict private resources on the /api/v1/user self routes. This means that users with public-only tokens may gain unauthorized access to private user data or actions via the API endpoints. There is no CVSS score assigned and no official patch or remediation guidance has been published yet.
Potential Impact
The impact is unauthorized access to private user resources via the API, potentially exposing sensitive user information or allowing unauthorized actions. The exact scope and severity of the impact are not detailed in the available data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting API token permissions and monitoring for unusual API activity related to /api/v1/user endpoints.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Gitea
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T03:25:50.325Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7dfaeebf8831d53980edec
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 17:12:14 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:29:36 UTC
Last updated: 09/27/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 58
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