CVE-2026-20883
Medium
Description
Gitea's stopwatch API does not re-validate repository access permissions. After a user's access to a private repository is revoked, they may still view issue titles and repository names through previously started stopwatches.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Gitea
PublishedJan 22, 2026
First seenJan 22, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-284Improper access control
How to fix
Update
- gitea gitea1.25.4 or later
- github.com/go-gitea/gitea1.25.4 or later
- code.gitea.io/gitea1.25.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gitea gitea | v < 1.25.4 | 1.25.4 |
| github.com/go-gitea/giteaGo | v < 1.25.4 | 1.25.4 |
| code.gitea.io/giteaGo | v < 1.25.4 | 1.25.4 |
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