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CVE-2026-0798

3.5 · LOW

Gitea may send release notification emails for private repositories to users whose access has been revoked.

Published Jan 22, 2026CWE-284EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2026-0798 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Gitea may send release notification emails for private repositories to users whose access has been revoked. When a repository is changed from public to private, users who previously watched the repository may continue to receive release notifications, potentially disclosing release titles, tags, and content.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0798?

CVE-2026-0798 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 22, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-0798?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-0798?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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