CVE-2026-20883 Details
Description
Gitea's stopwatch API does not re-validate repository access permissions. After a user's access to a private repository is revoked, they may still view issue titles and repository names through previously started stopwatches.
A vulnerability exists in Gitea's stopwatch API, where repository access permissions are not properly re-validated. This issue allows users to view issue titles and repository names from private repositories even after their access has been revoked, through previously started stopwatches.
Users can upgrade to Gitea version 1.25.4, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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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/36340 | Gitea Limited | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36368 | 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-644v-xv3j-xgqg | 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
Remediation
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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 |