CVE-2026-54481 Internal API HTTP client hardcodes InsecureSkipVerify:true with no config override (CWE-295)
The internal API client disables TLS certificate verification, allowing attackers to intercept or manipulate traffic via man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-54481?
CVE-2026-54481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server, published on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Internal API HTTP client hardcodes InsecureSkipVerify:true with no config override (CWE-295)
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-54481?
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-2026-54481?
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.27.0 or later.
Is CVE-2026-54481 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-54481 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94v3-77j7-vm48, GO-2026-6048, MINI-5wj9-jxwp-fpf7, MINI-xpf2-87vg-wh5q.