CVE-2026-20912
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-22
Last updated on: 2026-01-29
Assigner: Gitea Limited
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| gitea | gitea | to 1.25.4 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-284 | The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. |
| 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. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in Gitea occurs because the software does not properly verify who owns a repository when linking attachments to releases. As a result, an attachment uploaded to a private repository could be linked to a release in a different public repository, potentially exposing private content to unauthorized users.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to private attachments by making them accessible through public repository releases. This could result in sensitive or confidential information being exposed to users who should not have access.