CVE-2026-20883
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Publication date: 2026-01-22

Last updated on: 2026-01-29

Assigner: Gitea Limited

Description
Gitea's stopwatch API does not re-validate repository access permissions. After a user's access to a private repository is revoked, they may still view issue titles and repository names through previously started stopwatches.
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Published
2026-01-22
Last Modified
2026-01-29
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-20883
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Vendor Product Version / Range
gitea gitea to 1.25.4 (exc)
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CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Gitea's stopwatch API occurs because the API does not re-validate repository access permissions. As a result, after a user's access to a private repository is revoked, the user may still be able to view issue titles and repository names through stopwatches that were started before their access was removed.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized information disclosure. Even after access to a private repository is revoked, a user may still see sensitive information such as issue titles and repository names, potentially exposing confidential project details.

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