CVE-2026-120725
Gitea anonymous Git LFS access despite required sign-in
Description
With `REQUIRE_SIGNIN_VIEW = true`, the Git LFS endpoints still answered unauthenticated requests for repositories that are not private. An anonymous client who knows the path of such a repository and the SHA-256 of an LFS object could download the object, and could use the batch endpoint to test whether an object exists. The Git LFS endpoints now require authentication when sign-in is required to view the instance.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 15, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 15, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
88ee5874-cf24-4952-aea0-31affedb7ff2
Solution
- Ensure Git LFS endpoints require authentication when sign-in is required.
- Configure `REQUIRE_SIGNIN_VIEW` to `true` for all repositories.
- Review and update Git LFS access controls.
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New CVE Received by 88ee5874-cf24-4952-aea0-31affedb7ff2
Nov. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description With `REQUIRE_SIGNIN_VIEW = true`, the Git LFS endpoints still answered unauthenticated requests for repositories that are not private. An anonymous client who knows the path of such a repository and the SHA-256 of an LFS object could download the object, and could use the batch endpoint to test whether an object exists. The Git LFS endpoints now require authentication when sign-in is required to view the instance. Added CWE CWE-306 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/120xxx/CVE-2026-120725.json">CVE-2026-120725</a> Added Reference https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-28.4.0/ Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/40131 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/40281 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v28.4.0 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-8pmc-9g44-v9gw