CVE-2026-0798 Details
Description
Gitea may send release notification emails for private repositories to users whose access has been revoked. When a repository is changed from public to private, users who previously watched the repository may continue to receive release notifications, potentially disclosing release titles, tags, and content.
A vulnerability in Gitea allows release notification emails for private repositories to be sent to users whose access has been revoked. When a repository is switched from public to private, users who previously watched the repository may still receive release notifications. This can lead to the unintentional disclosure of release titles, tags, and content.
Users can manually check and update their repository access permissions. Gitea Cloud instances will be automatically upgraded to version 1.26.0, which addresses this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jan 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.4/ | Gitea Limited | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36319 | Gitea Limited | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.4 | Gitea Limited | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-f4wq-6ww5-m56p | Gitea Limited | Broken Link |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | Gitea Limited |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| gitea gitea | < 1.25.4 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | Gitea Limited |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jan 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jan 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | Gitea Limited |