CVE-2026-27660: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 allow draft release data or attachments to be accessed without the required write permission.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-27660 is an access control vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server versions before 1.25.5. It permits unauthorized users to access draft release data or attachments without having the necessary write permissions. This flaw corresponds to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive draft release information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation must be managed by the user.
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 incomplete release information, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity of project data. There is no indication of availability impact or known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Gitea server and carefully manage user permissions to minimize exposure. Monitor official Gitea channels for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
CVE-2026-27660: CWE-284 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 allow draft release data or attachments to be accessed without the required write permission.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-27660 is an access control vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server versions before 1.25.5. It permits unauthorized users to access draft release data or attachments without having the necessary write permissions. This flaw corresponds to CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive draft release information. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity level. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation must be managed by the user.
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 incomplete release information, potentially impacting confidentiality and integrity of project data. There is no indication of availability impact or known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the Gitea server and carefully manage user permissions to minimize exposure. Monitor official Gitea channels for updates regarding patches or workarounds.
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: 07/11/2026, 08:46:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/17/2026, 00:41:11 UTC
Views: 79
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