CVE-2026-59763: Unbounded Arch package file metadata can cause resource amplification in Gitea package uploads
Affects code.gitea.io/giteaSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium : upgrade to 1.27.0 when convenient.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.27.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:LExploitation evidence
t = 0 is the CVE’s publication on cve.org
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
CISA SSVC: proof of concept public
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
Timeline
CVE ID reserved
by Gitea Limited
, 36 days before disclosure
CVE published
on cve.org
, t = 0
CISA SSVC assessment
proof of concept public
, 2 hours after disclosure
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CISA SSVC, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.27.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gocode.gitea.io/gitea | Affected
| Fixed in
|
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AI-suggested
A patch is available in Gitea version 1.27.0 that addresses this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to version 1.27.0 or later to mitigate the risk. No additional mitigation actions are required if the system is updated.
Description
Gitea versions prior to 1.27.0 contain a vulnerability in the Arch package registry implementation where authenticated users with package publishing permissions can upload Arch package archives with an unbounded number of file entries. This causes resource amplification, leading to excessive consumption of CPU, memory, database storage, and repository index generation resources. The vulnerability impacts availability but does not affect confidentiality or integrity. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-9mq6-mqjj-c2c5 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/38406 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/38426 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea/commit/de4b8277e9cb576f2315fb03b5ab6478b42a1d31 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea/commit/f69e15afe7496cc62e96dab244629c69eb31a7bf (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.27.0 (opens in a new tab)