CVE-2026-58428 Release attachment extension allowlist bypass via web release edit form (variant of CVE-2025-68939)
Attackers can bypass file extension restrictions to upload malicious files via the web release edit form in Gitea.
- 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-2026-58428?
CVE-2026-58428 is a medium-severity 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
Release attachment extension allowlist bypass via web release edit form (variant of CVE-2025-68939)
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-58428?
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-2026-58428?
Upgrade code.gitea.io/gitea to 1.27.0 or later.
Is CVE-2026-58428 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-58428 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25gq-j9jx-43pg, GO-2026-6028, MINI-7x3q-455m-wm95, MINI-c9jw-938q-p89f.