CVE-2026-59774
Gitea Org-mode file disclosure and code execution
- Critical 9.8
Description
Gitea's Org-mode markup renderer processes INCLUDE directives supplied to the repository markup endpoint without preventing access to server-side files. An unauthenticated attacker can use a suitable public repository to read files accessible to the Gitea service account. If the disclosed files include app.ini and its INTERNAL_TOKEN, the attacker can chain the disclosure with internal logger access to modify a Git hook and execute commands as the Gitea service account.
Key facts
- Published
- 14 Oct 2026
- Last changed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Assigned by
- Gitea
- EPSS
- 28.308% likely to be exploited in the next 30 days, higher than 98.149% of CVEs (scores for 15 Nov 2026)
- SSVC (CISA)
- Exploitation: none; Automatable: yes; Technical impact: total
Severity scores
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- 9.8CVSS 3.1, Criticalfrom CISA (ADP container)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Historical context and remediation
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Version statuses below come from the CNA. An “unaffected” version is not necessarily a currently supported release or proof of a patch date. EPSS is a dated risk estimate, not a count of historical attacks.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gitea | Gitea |
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Timeline
- 14 Oct 2026 Published
Weakness
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