Gitea vulnerabilities: known CVEs & security history
Gitea · Version control · 5 tracked CVEs · 1 actively exploited · updated September 2026 · what is a CVE? →
This is the full list of known vulnerabilities (CVEs) across all Gitea release lines — 5 in total, with 1 actively exploited in the wild. A CVE here doesn't mean your version is affected — check Gitea's current status and the safe version to run.
Known Gitea CVEs
Actively-exploited and most-severe first. Open any CVE for full details.
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-60004⚡ exploited | critical | 9.8 | — | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-20912 | critical | 9.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-20897 | critical | 9.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-20750 | critical | 9.1 | 0% | 2026 |
| CVE-2026-20736 | high | 7.5 | 0% | 2026 |
Is my Gitea version affected?
The list above spans every release. To know whether your version is affected — and the minimum safe version to upgrade to — check it directly.
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Gitea vulnerabilities — frequently asked
How many known vulnerabilities does Gitea have?
IsItPatched tracks 5 CVEs for Gitea, 1 of which is actively exploited (CISA KEV). 4 are critical-severity and 1 high-severity. These span every release line — what matters is whether the version you run is affected.
Does Gitea have any actively-exploited vulnerabilities?
Yes — 1 Gitea CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is confirmed exploited in the wild. Patch it as a priority.
What is the most severe Gitea vulnerability?
Among tracked issues, CVE-2026-60004 (CRITICAL, CVSS 9.8), which is actively exploited, ranks highest — a Code injection weakness.
Is Gitea safe to use?
It depends on the version. The latest supported Gitea release clears the known issues; older versions may still be affected. Check the exact version you run for a verdict.
CVE data aggregated from NVD, CISA KEV and EPSS (FIRST.org). Related: Gitea security status · Gitea end-of-life · actively-exploited CVEs. Always verify against Gitea's advisories — see our disclaimer.