CVE-2026-117635
Gitea admin API public-only token scope bypass
Description
The `/api/v1/admin` route group did not enforce the `public-only` restriction of personal access tokens. A public-only token with admin scope issued by a site administrator could therefore list private organizations and the email addresses of all users, create organizations, obtain runner registration tokens and create new site administrator accounts, the last of which persists after the token is revoked. Tokens of users who are not site administrators cannot reach these routes; public-only tokens are now rejected on the admin API.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 1, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 1, 2026, 10:18 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
88ee5874-cf24-4952-aea0-31affedb7ff2
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-117635
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Verify token scopes and restrictions before granting access.
- Reject public-only tokens on admin API routes.
- Ensure administrative actions require proper authorization.
- Review and update access control mechanisms.
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New CVE Received by 88ee5874-cf24-4952-aea0-31affedb7ff2
Nov. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The `/api/v1/admin` route group did not enforce the `public-only` restriction of personal access tokens. A public-only token with admin scope issued by a site administrator could therefore list private organizations and the email addresses of all users, create organizations, obtain runner registration tokens and create new site administrator accounts, the last of which persists after the token is revoked. Tokens of users who are not site administrators cannot reach these routes; public-only tokens are now rejected on the admin API. Added CWE CWE-284 Added CWE CWE-1259 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/117xxx/CVE-2026-117635.json">CVE-2026-117635</a> Added Reference https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-28.3.0/ Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/39690 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/39853 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v28.3.0 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-37xv-m4w7-j2fh