CVE-2026-20888
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Gitea does not properly verify authorization when canceling scheduled auto-merges via the web interface. A user with read access to pull requests may be able to cancel auto-merges scheduled by other users.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Gitea does not properly verify authorization when canceling scheduled auto-merges via the web interface. A user with read access to pull requests may be able to cancel auto-merges scheduled by other users.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea | < 1.25.4 |
References
- https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.4/Release Notes
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36341Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36356Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20888?
Gitea does not properly verify authorization when canceling scheduled auto-merges via the web interface. A user with read access to pull requests may be able to cancel auto-merges scheduled by other users.
How severe is CVE-2026-20888?
CVE-2026-20888 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20888?
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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