ID:12791 - Exploit for Improper Authorization in Gitea - CVE-2026-58422

 
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ID:12791 - Exploit for Improper Authorization in Gitea - CVE-2026-58422

Published: July 1, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU136605
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-58422
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Gitea

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient authorization controls in OAuth2 sign-in callback. A remote user can gain read and write access on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.