CVE-2026-25038: CWE-200 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Gitea version 1.26.2 contains a vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access labels of private organizations. This issue is classified under information exposure (CWE-200) and improper access control (CWE-862). The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-25038 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server version 1.26.2. It permits unauthorized users to access labels associated with private organizations, violating intended access controls. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information) and CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in high confidentiality impact. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and the vulnerability affects only version 1.26.2.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access sensitive label information from private organizations in Gitea 1.26.2, leading to a confidentiality breach. There is no impact on integrity or availability. This exposure could potentially aid attackers in reconnaissance or further attacks by revealing organizational metadata that should remain private.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to Gitea instances and monitor for unusual access patterns related to private organization labels. Avoid exposing sensitive organizational data publicly.
CVE-2026-25038: CWE-200 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Gitea version 1.26.2 contains a vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access labels of private organizations. This issue is classified under information exposure (CWE-200) and improper access control (CWE-862). The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating significant confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-25038 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server version 1.26.2. It permits unauthorized users to access labels associated with private organizations, violating intended access controls. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information) and CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, resulting in high confidentiality impact. No vendor advisory or patch is currently available, and the vulnerability affects only version 1.26.2.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access sensitive label information from private organizations in Gitea 1.26.2, leading to a confidentiality breach. There is no impact on integrity or availability. This exposure could potentially aid attackers in reconnaissance or further attacks by revealing organizational metadata that should remain private.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to Gitea instances and monitor for unusual access patterns related to private organization labels. Avoid exposing sensitive organizational data publicly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Gitea
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T03:26:00.351Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4820fc27e9c79719acbf6b
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 20:52:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/22/2026, 00:39:20 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 12:41:09 UTC
Views: 63
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