CVE-2026-26022

CVE-2026-26022 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gogs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-79.

Key facts

Description

Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Prior to version 0.14.2, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the comment and issue description functionality. The application's HTML sanitizer explicitly allows data: URI schemes, enabling authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript execution via malicious links. This issue has been patched in version 0.14.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-26022?
Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Prior to version 0.14.2, a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the comment and issue description functionality. The application's HTML sanitizer explicitly allows data: URI schemes, enabling authenticated users to inject arbitrary JavaScript execution via malicious links. This issue has been patched in version 0.14.2.
How severe is CVE-2026-26022?
CVE-2026-26022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-26022 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-26022?
CVE-2026-26022 affects Gogs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26022?
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.
Does CVE-2026-26022 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-26022 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-9851.
When was CVE-2026-26022 published?
CVE-2026-26022 was published on 2026-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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