Vulnerability Description
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 use release tag names and asset names as filesystem path components when dumping release assets, allowing specially crafted names to affect dump output paths.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.5/
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36799
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36839
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.5
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-28705?
CVE-2026-28705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Gitea versions before 1.25.5 use release tag names and asset names as filesystem path components when dumping release assets, allowing specially crafted names to affect dump output paths.
How severe is CVE-2026-28705?
CVE-2026-28705 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-28705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.