CVE-2026-25232
Gogs has a Protected Branch Deletion Bypass in Web Interface
Description
Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Versions 0.13.4 and below have an access control bypass vulnerability which allows any repository collaborator with Write permissions to delete protected branches (including the default branch) by sending a direct POST request, completely bypassing the branch protection mechanism. This vulnerability in the DeleteBranchPost function eenables privilege escalation from Write to Admin level, allowing low-privilege users to perform dangerous operations that should be restricted to administrators only. Although Git Hook layer correctly prevents protected branch deletion via SSH push, the web interface deletion operation does not trigger Git Hooks, resulting in complete bypass of protection mechanisms. In oder to exploit this vulnerability, attackers must have write permissions to the target repository, protected branches configured to the target repository and access to the Gogs web interface. This issue has been fixed in version 0.14.1.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 19, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 19, 2026, 7:44 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Gogs to version 0.14.1 or later.
- Review and enforce branch protection rules.
- Audit collaborator permissions for repositories.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2026-25232 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25232.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/7b7e38c88007a7c482dbf31efff896185fd9b79c | Patch |
| https://github.com/gogs/gogs/pull/8124 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/gogs/gogs/releases/tag/v0.14.1 | Release Notes |
| https://github.com/gogs/gogs/security/advisories/GHSA-2c6v-8r3v-gh6p | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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CVE-2026-25232 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gogs:gogs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 0.14.1 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/7b7e38c88007a7c482dbf31efff896185fd9b79c Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/gogs/gogs/pull/8124 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/gogs/gogs/releases/tag/v0.14.1 Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/gogs/gogs/security/advisories/GHSA-2c6v-8r3v-gh6p Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Versions 0.13.4 and below have an access control bypass vulnerability which allows any repository collaborator with Write permissions to delete protected branches (including the default branch) by sending a direct POST request, completely bypassing the branch protection mechanism. This vulnerability in the DeleteBranchPost function eenables privilege escalation from Write to Admin level, allowing low-privilege users to perform dangerous operations that should be restricted to administrators only. Although Git Hook layer correctly prevents protected branch deletion via SSH push, the web interface deletion operation does not trigger Git Hooks, resulting in complete bypass of protection mechanisms. In oder to exploit this vulnerability, attackers must have write permissions to the target repository, protected branches configured to the target repository and access to the Gogs web interface. This issue has been fixed in version 0.14.1. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/gogs/gogs/commit/7b7e38c88007a7c482dbf31efff896185fd9b79c Added Reference https://github.com/gogs/gogs/pull/8124 Added Reference https://github.com/gogs/gogs/releases/tag/v0.14.1 Added Reference https://github.com/gogs/gogs/security/advisories/GHSA-2c6v-8r3v-gh6p