CVE-2026-25712: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Gitea Open Source Git Server versions before 1.25.5 have a vulnerability involving insufficient visibility checks in organization permission APIs. This affects the handling of hidden members and private organizations, potentially allowing unauthorized access to information that should be restricted.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-25712 describes a vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server where versions prior to 1.25.5 do not properly enforce visibility checks in organization permission APIs. Specifically, the APIs fail to adequately restrict access to data about hidden members and private organizations, leading to potential unauthorized information disclosure. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available, and no official remediation level or patch has been confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to gain visibility into hidden members or private organizations within Gitea, potentially exposing sensitive organizational membership information. The exact impact depends on the context of use but involves improper access control to restricted data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Gitea's official channels for updates and consider restricting access to organization APIs until a fix is available.
CVE-2026-25712: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Gitea Open Source Git Server versions before 1.25.5 have a vulnerability involving insufficient visibility checks in organization permission APIs. This affects the handling of hidden members and private organizations, potentially allowing unauthorized access to information that should be restricted.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-25712 describes a vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server where versions prior to 1.25.5 do not properly enforce visibility checks in organization permission APIs. Specifically, the APIs fail to adequately restrict access to data about hidden members and private organizations, leading to potential unauthorized information disclosure. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is available, and no official remediation level or patch has been confirmed.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to gain visibility into hidden members or private organizations within Gitea, potentially exposing sensitive organizational membership information. The exact impact depends on the context of use but involves improper access control to restricted data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Gitea's official channels for updates and consider restricting access to organization APIs until a fix is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Gitea
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T03:25:28.672Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4820fc27e9c79719acbf71
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 20:52:12 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 21:00:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:52:53 UTC
Views: 2
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