CVE-2026-60004

Gitea before 1.27.1 allows remote code execution via the diffpatch API through Git hook installation.

Score

CVSS 3.1 9.8 Critical

Status

Analyzed - cve@mitre.org

Published

2026-08-26

Last modified

2026-09-08

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2026-08-25, action due 2026-08-28: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

Weaknesses

CWE-94

Affected products

• Gitea (Gitea)

References

• https://blog.gitea.com/release-of-1.27.1/
• https://github.com/0xBlackash/CVE-2026-60004
• https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/security/advisories/GHSA-rcr6-4jqh-j84m
• https://www.runzero.com/blog/gitea/
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-60004