CVE-2023-49946

Name: CVE-2023-49946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-03T19:15:08.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-49946 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Forgejo before 1.20.5-1, certain endpoints do not check whether an object belongs to a repository for which permissions are being checked. This allows remote attackers to read private issues, read private pull requests, delete issues, and perform other unauthorized actions.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Forgejo before 1.20.5-1, certain endpoints do not check whether an object belongs to a repository for which permissions are being checked. This allows remote attackers to read private issues, read private pull requests, delete issues, and perform other unauthorized actions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.87%

54.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Forgejo	Forgejo	< 1.20.5-1

References

https://about.gitea.com/securityNot Applicable
https://codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo/src/branch/forgejo/RELEASE-NOTES.mdRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://forgejo.org/2023-11-release-v1-20-5-1/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/securityNot Applicable
https://about.gitea.com/securityNot Applicable
https://codeberg.org/forgejo/forgejo/src/branch/forgejo/RELEASE-NOTES.mdRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://forgejo.org/2023-11-release-v1-20-5-1/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/gogs/gogs/securityNot Applicable

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-49946?

How severe is CVE-2023-49946?

CVE-2023-49946 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49946?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST