CVE-2026-25718
Gitea template repository generation mishandles symlinked paths
Description
Gitea versions before 1.25.5 mishandle path resolution during template repository generation, allowing template processing to read or write through symlinked or otherwise non-regular paths.
INFO
Published Date :
July 3, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 7, 2026, 6:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
88ee5874-cf24-4952-aea0-31affedb7ff2
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update Gitea to the latest version available.
- Apply the patch provided by the vendor.
- Verify template repository generation security.
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-2026-25718.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.5/ | |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36734 | |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36746 | |
| https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.5 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25718
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-25718 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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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-25718', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-07T16:15:33.744373Z'} -
New CVE Received by 88ee5874-cf24-4952-aea0-31affedb7ff2
Jul. 03, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Gitea', 'product': 'Gitea Open Source Git Server', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '1.25.5', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description Gitea versions before 1.25.5 mishandle path resolution during template repository generation, allowing template processing to read or write through symlinked or otherwise non-regular paths. Added CWE CWE-59 Added Reference https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.25.5/ Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36734 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/pull/36746 Added Reference https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/releases/tag/v1.25.5