Vulnerability Description
Gitea does not properly verify repository context when deleting attachments. A user who previously uploaded an attachment to a repository may be able to delete it after losing access to that repository by making the request through a different repository they can access.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea | < 1.25.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.4/Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36320Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.4Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-jr6h-pwwp-c8g6Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20736?
CVE-2026-20736 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Gitea does not properly verify repository context when deleting attachments. A user who previously uploaded an attachment to a repository may be able to delete it after losing access to that repositor...
How severe is CVE-2026-20736?
CVE-2026-20736 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20736?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitea Gitea.