CVE-2026-28705 Details
Description
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 use release tag names and asset names as filesystem path components when dumping release assets, allowing specially crafted names to affect dump output paths.
A vulnerability exists in Gitea versions prior to 1.25.5, where release tag names and asset names are used as components of the filesystem path when dumping release assets. This behavior allows specially crafted names to manipulate the output paths of the dumped assets.
Users can upgrade to Gitea version 1.25.5, which is available on the Gitea downloads page. Instructions for updating are also provided in the Gitea documentation.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Jul 3, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 7, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.5/ | Gitea Limited | AdvisoryBundleRelease NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36799 | Gitea Limited | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36839 | Gitea Limited | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.5 | Gitea Limited | Release NotesVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | Gitea Limited |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Gitea | < 1.25.5 (semver) |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | Gitea Limited |
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