CVE-2026-27660: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Gitea versions prior to 1.25.5 contain an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access draft release data or attachments without having the necessary write permissions. This issue relates to improper enforcement of permissions in the Gitea Open Source Git Server.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27660 is an access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in Gitea Open Source Git Server affecting versions before 1.25.5. The flaw permits unauthorized access to draft release data or attachments by bypassing required write permissions. No CVSS score or detailed exploitation information is provided. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability is published but no official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access draft release data or attachments that should be restricted to users with write permissions. This could lead to exposure of sensitive or unpublished information within the repository management system. The exact impact depends on the sensitivity of the draft release content and attachments accessible without authorization.
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 the Gitea instance to trusted users and monitor for unauthorized access attempts to draft releases. Review internal policies on draft release permissions and consider disabling draft release features if feasible.
CVE-2026-27660: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Gitea versions prior to 1.25.5 contain an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access draft release data or attachments without having the necessary write permissions. This issue relates to improper enforcement of permissions in the Gitea Open Source Git Server.
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27660 is an access control vulnerability (CWE-284) in Gitea Open Source Git Server affecting versions before 1.25.5. The flaw permits unauthorized access to draft release data or attachments by bypassing required write permissions. No CVSS score or detailed exploitation information is provided. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The vulnerability is published but no official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Unauthorized users can access draft release data or attachments that should be restricted to users with write permissions. This could lead to exposure of sensitive or unpublished information within the repository management system. The exact impact depends on the sensitivity of the draft release content and attachments accessible without authorization.
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 the Gitea instance to trusted users and monitor for unauthorized access attempts to draft releases. Review internal policies on draft release permissions and consider disabling draft release features if feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Gitea
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-22T15:13:33.679Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4820fe27e9c79719acc065
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 20:52:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 21:02:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:52:22 UTC
Views: 2
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