CVE-2026-54481
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Internal API Client InsecureSkipVerify Hard-Coding

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: Gitea Limited

Description
Internal API HTTP client hardcodes InsecureSkipVerify:true with no config override (CWE-295)

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-08-13
AI Q&A
2026-08-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-54481
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58137

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
gitea gitea to 1.26.4 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves Gitea's internal API HTTP client disabling TLS certificate verification by default (InsecureSkipVerify:true) with no way to override it. This allows man-in-the-middle attacks on internal HTTPS communications, exposing the static INTERNAL_TOKEN used for authentication.

Detection Guidance

Check Gitea version with 'gitea --version' or inspect configuration files for hardcoded InsecureSkipVerify settings in internal API HTTP client configurations.

Impact Analysis

An attacker on the internal network can intercept and decrypt internal API communications, steal the INTERNAL_TOKEN, and perform privileged actions like server shutdown, SSH key management, git command execution, or hook manipulation.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functions, violating compliance requirements for data protection and integrity in standards like GDPR and HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade to Gitea version 1.26.4 or later where the issue is resolved. For older versions, review and modify internal API client configurations to enforce TLS certificate verification.

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