Auth bypass in Gitea

CVE-2026-20904

Gitea does not properly validate ownership when toggling OpenID URI visibility. An authenticated user may be able to change the visibility settings of other users' OpenID identities.

EPSS: 0.003 (19.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20904?
CVE-2026-20904 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gitea, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-01-22.
How severe is CVE-2026-20904?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.