CVE-2026-24690 Gitea pull-request branch updates use insufficient permission checks
Attackers can update or rebase pull request branches without proper authorization, potentially modifying code in Gitea Git Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-24690?
CVE-2026-24690 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server, published on 3 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 have insufficient permission checks for updating or rebasing pull request branches.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-24690?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including code.gitea.io/gitea.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.25.5 |
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.25.5 |
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.25.5 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-24690?
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.25.5 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-24690 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-24690 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-47rq-xp99-92mx, GO-2026-6334.