Vulnerability Description
Gitea's stopwatch API does not re-validate repository access permissions. After a user's access to a private repository is revoked, they may still view issue titles and repository names through previously started stopwatches.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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/36340Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36368Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.4Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-644v-xv3j-xgqgBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-20883?
CVE-2026-20883 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Gitea's stopwatch API does not re-validate repository access permissions. After a user's access to a private repository is revoked, they may still view issue titles and repository names through previo...
How severe is CVE-2026-20883?
CVE-2026-20883 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-2026-20883?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gitea Gitea.