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CVE-2026-70402

5.8 · MEDIUM

Gitea creates server-side Git hook directories and scripts with mode 0777 and relies on the process umask to restrict access.

Published Oct 14, 2026CWE-732EPSS 0.19%

Overview

CVE-2026-70402 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Gitea creates server-side Git hook directories and scripts with mode 0777 and relies on the process umask to restrict access. With a permissive umask such as 0000 or 0002, another local user who can reach the repository storage may modify a hook or add an executable to a writable hook directory. A later Git operation can execute that file as the Gitea service account.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-70402?

CVE-2026-70402 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-70402?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-70402?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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