CVE-2026-25718 Gitea template repository generation mishandles symlinked paths
Attackers can read or write arbitrary files via symlinked paths during template repository generation in Gitea.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-25718?
CVE-2026-25718 is a critical path traversal 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 mishandle path resolution during template repository generation, allowing template processing to read or write through symlinked or otherwise non-regular paths.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25718?
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-2026-25718?
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.25.5 or later.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2026-25718 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-25718 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h697-89cp-24q8, GO-2026-6340.