CVE-2026-68964 Gitea restricted-user SSH and GPG key metadata disclosure
Restricted users can view public key metadata and emails of limited-visibility users via API, bypassing profile visibility controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-68964?
CVE-2026-68964 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitea, published on 14 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gitea's user SSH and GPG key-list API endpoints omit the profile visibility check applied by their web equivalents. A restricted account can retrieve public keys, key titles, fingerprints, and GPG-embedded email addresses belonging to Limited-visibility users. The disclosure concerns public key material and associated metadata, not private cryptographic keys.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-68964?
How do I fix CVE-2026-68964?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-68964 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-68964 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-68964 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wwmh-7r9x-fg49.