CVE-2026-20904
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Publication date: 2026-01-22

Last updated on: 2026-01-29

Assigner: Gitea Limited

Description
Gitea does not properly validate ownership when toggling OpenID URI visibility. An authenticated user may be able to change the visibility settings of other users' OpenID identities.
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Published
2026-01-22
Last Modified
2026-01-29
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-23
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-20904
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Vendor Product Version / Range
gitea gitea to 1.25.4 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-639 The system's authorization functionality does not prevent one user from gaining access to another user's data or record by modifying the key value identifying the data.
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 occurs because the system does not properly validate ownership when toggling the visibility of OpenID URIs. As a result, an authenticated user may be able to change the visibility settings of other users' OpenID identities without proper authorization.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to alter the visibility settings of other users' OpenID identities, potentially exposing or hiding sensitive identity information improperly. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure or concealment of user identity data.

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