CVE-2026-26232: Gitea OAuth2 authorization codes lack expiry and reuse enforcement

Published Jul 3, 2026
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Updated

Gitea versions before 1.25.5 do not consistently enforce OAuth2 authorization code expiry and single-use behavior during token exchange.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gitea Gitea<1.25.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Gitea to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.25.5

Event History

Jul 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-26232?

CVE-2026-26232 has a risk rating of 47, indicating a significant vulnerability.

2

What products are affected by CVE-2026-26232?

Gitea versions prior to 1.25.5 are affected by CVE-2026-26232.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-26232?

To mitigate CVE-2026-26232, upgrade Gitea to version 1.25.5 or later.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2026-26232?

CVE-2026-26232 allows unauthorized reuse of OAuth2 authorization codes due to lack of expiry enforcement.

5

What behavior is not enforced in CVE-2026-26232?

CVE-2026-26232 does not enforce single-use behavior for OAuth2 authorization codes during token exchange.

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