CVE-2026-0798

What it is

Gitea may send release notification emails for private repositories to users whose access has been revoked. When a repository is changed from public to private, users who previously watched the repository may continue to receive release notifications, potentially disclosing release titles, tags, and content.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-01-22 22:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 10:11 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-01-22 22:16 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 10:11 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-284 · Improper access control

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Gitea < 1.25.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 3.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None