CVE-2026-28744 Gitea Git smart HTTP bypasses repository token scopes for bearer tokens
Attackers can bypass repository token scope checks in Gitea Git smart HTTP requests using bearer tokens, potentially accessing unauthorized repositories.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-28744?
CVE-2026-28744 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server, published on 3 Jul 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gitea versions up to and including 1.26.1 allow Git smart HTTP requests authenticated with bearer tokens to bypass repository token scope checks.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-28744?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including code.gitea.io/gitea.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.26.2 |
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.26.2 |
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.26.2 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-28744?
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.26.2 or later.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2026-28744 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-28744 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cc8w-r4qh-3v65, GO-2026-5321.