CVE-2026-55986: Gitea Open Source Git Server · Improper Access Control
Affects Gitea Open Source Git ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.4 Medium.
Data as of 10 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 25% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 10 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GiteaGitea Open Source Git Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, monitor vendor communications for updates. No specific mitigations are provided by the vendor at this time.
Description
CVE-2026-55986 is a medium severity vulnerability in the Gitea Open Source Git Server involving the Email Management API bypassing ManageCredentials feature restrictions. This could allow users with limited privileges to perform actions that should be restricted by the ManageCredentials feature. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.4, indicating a moderate impact on confidentiality and integrity without affecting availability. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently available, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.