CVE-2026-59766 Details
Description
Gitea's starred-repository and tracked-time API endpoints do not re-check current repository permissions before returning data associated with the requesting user. A user whose access to a private repository has been revoked can still retrieve repository metadata through /api/v1/user/starred and private issue titles through /api/v1/user/times. The disclosure depends on relationships or tracked-time entries created before access was revoked.
A vulnerability exists in Gitea's API endpoints for starred repositories and tracked time, specifically in versions through 1.25.4. These endpoints fail to properly verify current repository permissions before returning data linked to the user making the request. As a result, a user whose access to a private repository has been revoked can still access repository metadata via the starred API and private issue titles through the tracked time API. This unauthorized access relies on relationships or tracked time entries established before the access was revoked.
Gitea has released a patch for this vulnerability in version 1.27.0. Users are advised to update to this version.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Oct 14, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/38324 | Gitea Limited | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-qf2f-qh6p-7v89 | Gitea Limited | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Gitea | 1.25.4 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | Gitea Limited |
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