NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting github.com/go-gitea/gitea/routers/api/v1/repo package, versions <1.27.0
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- published13 Aug 2026
- disclosed21 Jul 2026
- creditmartijnperdaan52
Introduced: 21 Jul 2026
CVE-2026-55984 Â (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/go-gitea/gitea/routers/api/v1/repo to version 1.27.0 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to NULL Pointer Dereference in the AddTime when a non-existent user name is specified in the API request. An attacker can cause the application to panic and disrupt service availability by sending a crafted request with an invalid user name to the affected endpoint.