CVE-2026-58433: Gitea Open Source Git Server · Missing Authorization
Affects Gitea Open Source Git ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 10 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 43% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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 11 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| GiteaGitea Open Source Git Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a patch is available, restrict network access to the Gitea server and review team access permissions carefully to detect any unauthorized changes.
Description
CVE-2026-58433 is a critical vulnerability in the Gitea Open Source Git Server where the team-repository linking endpoint bypasses the RepoAdminChangeTeamAccess organization setting. This flaw allows unauthorized changes to team access settings on repositories, potentially leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating severe impact on confidentiality and integrity without requiring privileges or user interaction.