How severe is CVE-2026-25779?

CVE-2026-25779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-25779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25779?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-25779 published?

CVE-2026-25779 was published on 2026-07-03 and last updated on 2026-07-07.

CVE-2026-25779

CVE-2026-25779 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Published: 2026-07-03
Last modified: 2026-07-07

Description

Gitea versions up to and including 1.25.4 allow redirect bypasses through raw or percent-encoded backslashes in redirect_to values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-25779?: Gitea versions up to and including 1.25.4 allow redirect bypasses through raw or percent-encoded backslashes in redirect_to values.
How severe is CVE-2026-25779?: CVE-2026-25779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-25779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-25779 published?: CVE-2026-25779 was published on 2026-07-03 and last updated on 2026-07-07.

References

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