Auth bypass in Gitea Open Source Git Server

CVE-2026-28699

Gitea versions up to and including 1.26.1 allow OAuth2 access token scope enforcement to be bypassed through HTTP Basic authentication.

EPSS: 0.006 (44.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-28699?
CVE-2026-28699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gitea Open Source Git Server, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2026-07-03.
How severe is CVE-2026-28699?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-28699 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.