CVE-2026-105267
CVE-2026-105267 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Gitea
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Gitea web route for deleting tags (`POST /{owner}/{repo}/tags/delete`) requires only write access to the Code unit, but shares its handler with release deletion and did not check that the target was a plain tag. A collaborator with Code write access and without Releases write access could permanently delete published releases of that repository, including their attachments. Protected tag rules covering the release tag still blocked the deletion.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-105267?
- The Gitea web route for deleting tags (`POST /{owner}/{repo}/tags/delete`) requires only write access to the Code unit, but shares its handler with release deletion and did not check that the target was a plain tag. A collaborator with Code write access and without Releases write access could permanently delete published releases of that repository, including their attachments. Protected tag rules covering the release tag still blocked the deletion.
- How severe is CVE-2026-105267?
- CVE-2026-105267 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-105267 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-105267?
- CVE-2026-105267 affects Gitea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-105267?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-105267 published?
- CVE-2026-105267 was published on 2026-10-06 and last updated on 2026-10-13.
References
- https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-28.1.0/
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/39501
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/39507
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v28.1.0
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-vvqw-mjq8-x248
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gitea:gitea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Threat intelligence
Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:
- 117.24.243.99 (ipv4-addr)