CVE-2026-58437 Repository Visibility Manipulation via Git Push Options
Attackers can manipulate repository visibility settings via Git push options, potentially exposing private data or altering access controls 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-2026-58437?
CVE-2026-58437 is a high-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
Repository Visibility Manipulation via Git Push Options
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-58437?
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-2026-58437?
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-2026-58437 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-58437 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p9h-49rc-qgxj, GO-2026-6047, MINI-q428-9v23-px25, MINI-xwvc-jqxr-c356.