CVE-2026-28744 Details
Description
Gitea versions up to and including 1.26.1 allow Git smart HTTP requests authenticated with bearer tokens to bypass repository token scope checks.
A vulnerability in Gitea Git Smart HTTP requests allows authenticated bearer token requests to bypass repository token scope checks. This issue is present in Gitea versions through 1.26.1. The vulnerability arises because the token scope checks are only enforced for HTTP Basic authentication, not for bearer tokens. As a result, a personal access token (PAT) or OAuth2 token can be used to access private repositories without the required permissions.
Users can upgrade to Gitea version 1.26.2, which addresses this vulnerability by enforcing token scopes for bearer-authenticated requests.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Jul 3, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 6, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-cc8w-r4qh-3v65 | CISA-ADP | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
| https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.26.2/ | Gitea Limited | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/37583 | Gitea Limited | Issue TrackingVendor |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.26.2 | Gitea Limited | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-cc8w-r4qh-3v65 | Gitea Limited | AdvisoryExploitRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | Gitea Limited |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Gitea | <= 1.26.1 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 3, 2026 | New CVE Received | Gitea Limited |
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