CVE-2025-68942: XSS
Published Dec 26, 2025
·Updated
Gitea before 1.22.2 allows XSS because the search input box (for creating tags and branches) is v-html instead of v-text.
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
gitea<1.22.2
go/code.gitea.io/gitea<1.22.2
1.22.2
Gitea Gitea<1.22.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:30 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·03:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-68942?
CVE-2025-68942 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing XSS attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-68942?
To fix CVE-2025-68942, you should upgrade Gitea to version 1.22.2 or later.
3
What does CVE-2025-68942 affect?
CVE-2025-68942 affects Gitea versions prior to 1.22.2, specifically the search input box for creating tags and branches.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-68942?
CVE-2025-68942 is an XSS vulnerability which can be exploited through search inputs.
5
Can CVE-2025-68942 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2025-68942 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted inputs in the search box.