CVE-2026-60004

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively Exploited

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CVE-2026-60004 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Gitea before 1.27.1 allows remote code execution via the diffpatch API through Git hook installation.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild.

Description

Gitea before 1.27.1 allows remote code execution via the diffpatch API through Git hook installation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
GiteaGitea>= 1.17, < 1.27.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-60004?
Gitea before 1.27.1 allows remote code execution via the diffpatch API through Git hook installation.
How severe is CVE-2026-60004?
CVE-2026-60004 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2026-60004?
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