CVE-2026-28737: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Gitea Open Source Git Server versions from 1.25.0 up to but not including 1.26.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This occurs through the extensionsRequired field in glTF files rendered by the 3D file viewer. The vulnerability allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially leading to execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected application.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-28737 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server affecting versions from 1.25.0 before 1.26.0. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the extensionsRequired field within glTF files processed by the 3D file viewer component. This flaw can enable an attacker with at least limited privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R) to execute arbitrary scripts, impacting confidentiality and integrity of the application data. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when viewing maliciously crafted glTF files. This can lead to compromise of user data confidentiality and integrity within the Gitea instance. There is no direct impact on system availability. The vulnerability requires at least limited privileges and user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, avoid rendering untrusted glTF files with the 3D file viewer or restrict access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-28737: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Gitea Open Source Git Server versions from 1.25.0 up to but not including 1.26.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This occurs through the extensionsRequired field in glTF files rendered by the 3D file viewer. The vulnerability allows improper neutralization of input during web page generation, potentially leading to execution of malicious scripts in the context of the affected application.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.7high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28737 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server affecting versions from 1.25.0 before 1.26.0. The issue arises from improper neutralization of input in the extensionsRequired field within glTF files processed by the 3D file viewer component. This flaw can enable an attacker with at least limited privileges (PR:L) and user interaction (UI:R) to execute arbitrary scripts, impacting confidentiality and integrity of the application data. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity vulnerability with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the victim's browser when viewing maliciously crafted glTF files. This can lead to compromise of user data confidentiality and integrity within the Gitea instance. There is no direct impact on system availability. The vulnerability requires at least limited privileges and user interaction to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, avoid rendering untrusted glTF files with the 3D file viewer or restrict access to trusted users only. Monitor vendor communications for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Gitea
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T03:25:50.217Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4820ff27e9c79719acc114
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 20:52:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 21:03:11 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:11:19 UTC
Views: 2
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