Vulnerability Description
Gitea's notification API does not re-validate repository access permissions when returning notification details. After a user's access to a private repository is revoked, they may still view issue and pull request titles through previously received notifications.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/36339Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.4Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-g54m-9f6g-wj7qBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20800?
CVE-2026-20800 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Gitea's notification API does not re-validate repository access permissions when returning notification details. After a user's access to a private repository is revoked, they may still view issue and...
How severe is CVE-2026-20800?
CVE-2026-20800 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20800?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitea Gitea.