CVE-2026-28744: CWE-863 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Gitea versions up to and including 1.26.1 contain a vulnerability that allows Git smart HTTP requests authenticated with bearer tokens to bypass repository token scope checks. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access with high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-28744 and is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-28744 is a vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server where Git smart HTTP requests authenticated via bearer tokens can bypass repository token scope checks in versions up to and including 1.26.1. This improper authorization issue (CWE-863) allows an attacker with a valid bearer token to perform actions beyond their intended permissions, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of repository data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with bearer token authentication to bypass repository token scope restrictions, leading to unauthorized access and modification of repository data. This impacts confidentiality and integrity severely but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor Gitea vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict bearer token usage and review token scopes carefully to minimize risk.
CVE-2026-28744: CWE-863 in Gitea Gitea Open Source Git Server
Description
Gitea versions up to and including 1.26.1 contain a vulnerability that allows Git smart HTTP requests authenticated with bearer tokens to bypass repository token scope checks. This flaw can lead to unauthorized access with high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-28744 and is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization).
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-28744 is a vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server where Git smart HTTP requests authenticated via bearer tokens can bypass repository token scope checks in versions up to and including 1.26.1. This improper authorization issue (CWE-863) allows an attacker with a valid bearer token to perform actions beyond their intended permissions, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of repository data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, requiring low privileges and no user interaction.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with bearer token authentication to bypass repository token scope restrictions, leading to unauthorized access and modification of repository data. This impacts confidentiality and integrity severely but does not affect availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor Gitea vendor advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict bearer token usage and review token scopes carefully to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Gitea
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-03T03:25:50.255Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4820ff27e9c79719acc120
Added to database: 07/03/2026, 20:52:15 UTC
Last enriched: 07/03/2026, 21:03:28 UTC
Last updated: 07/03/2026, 22:11:14 UTC
Views: 2
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