Incorrect Authorization Affecting github.com/go-gitea/gitea/routers/api/v1/user package, versions <1.27.0
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- published13 Aug 2026
- disclosed21 Jul 2026
- creditsec-reex
Introduced: 21 Jul 2026
CVE-2026-59766 Â (opens in a new tab)Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) are common identifiers for publicly known security vulnerabilities
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How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/go-gitea/gitea/routers/api/v1/user to version 1.27.0 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Authorization via the getStarredRepos and ListMyTrackedTimes functions. An attacker can access private repository metadata and private issue titles after their access has been revoked by sending requests to the affected API endpoints.