CVE-2026-50105 RSS/Atom feed handlers bypass API-token scope & public-only confinement (incomplete fix of #37698)
Attackers can bypass API token scopes and public-only restrictions in RSS/Atom feed handlers to access unauthorized data.
- 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-2026-50105?
CVE-2026-50105 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server, published on 13 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
RSS/Atom feed handlers bypass API-token scope & public-only confinement (incomplete fix of #37698)
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-50105?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including code.gitea.io/gitea and gitea.dev.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.27.0 |
code.gitea.io/gitea Go | All versions | 1.27.0 |
gitea.dev Go | All versions | 1.27.0 |
How do I fix CVE-2026-50105?
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.27.0 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-50105 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-50105 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6cqf-375w-639g, GO-2026-6036, MINI-fm77-w9jx-6h3q, MINI-w5m7-5vmh-5q45.